Introduction to the Mommies Toolkit: Improving Outcomes for Families Impacted by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

This Training consists of four modules that are analogous to the four chapters in the Mommies toolkit: 

·       Module 1 discusses Substance Use Disorders; reviewing national statistics and focusing specifically on substance use in women, specifically during pregnancy. 

·       Module 2 describes Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and reviews the symptoms, incidence and costs of the syndrome.  This module also discusses diagnosis and appropriate management of NAS and considerations during breast feeding.  

·       Module 3 describes Integrated Programs for treatment with a focus on both the components and benefits of treatment.

·       Module 4 provides an overview of the Mommies Program.  This module will present the Texas statistics on NAS, The Mommies Curriculum and the Outcomes of a 5 year study of the Mommies program in Texas. 


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