Better Than Drugs? Scientists Use Hugs To Treat Opioid-Exposed Newborns

A clinical trial conducted by UNM has identified the best care practices for newborns exposed to opioids. According to recent research by the University of New Mexico, hugging and swaddling newborns exposed to opioids can decrease their hospitalization period by nearly a week, in contrast to tradit

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