Heroin Addiction: Methadone Symptoms & Side Effects

Question: Are there any communities that can help a child with heroin addiction?

(Posted by: Dragonx488 on 2009-09-09 15:26:42)

A mother was addicted to heroin while pregnant and the baby might have a chance of being addicted. Are there any centers that can help treat the baby? Oh sorry, United states Philadelphia, PA

Posted by: goodmorning on 2009-09-09, 15:36:18

I'm sure there are because the problem exists. This situation is not unique. I typed in "help for heroine infants " in a google search and there seemed to be some information (in general) but as far as a specific place..... Try calling anonymously to some emergency rooms and some OBGYN offices and ask a few questions. You might also call a couple of homes for unwed mothers and ask that question... it's possible they know from first hand experience. ************************************** Pray from your heart 918-495-7777 you can call 24/ 7 for prayer **************************************** The La Leche League/ Organization have Dr's on staff. If a leader does not know the answer, they will consult with a medical dr and get back with you. Philadelphia Area Helpline 610-666-0359 Meeting Information Meetings are currently held on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the meeting room at Essene Natural Foods Market at 719 S. 4th Street in Center City Philadelphia. Leader Information La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. They are available by phone whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns. Marlene 215-222-6332 MJGawark@aol.com Lisa 856-727-5042 urbanfashionista@aol.com Joanne 215-729-0222 joanne.laub@gmail.com Congratulations on your precious child youtube.com/ watch?v= YAuY5ZKlIpQ amazing youtube.com/ watch?v= 2HjMYgYM3hA big help youtube.com/ watch?v= xhU5WyMd29Q enjoy youtube.com/ watch?v= RKMw1ndl-EY scientific

Posted by: hapi on 2009-09-10, 12:36:23

Contact your local hospital and speak with an expert on infants. Additionally, it is important that the mother of this child get help, so that they can recover in time to take care of their child and potentially help with the addiction present in the infant. Otherwise, child services should be contacted. There are countless drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, and it would be smart for her to participate in some sort of recovery program, be it inpatient or outpatient. Additionally these health professionals at these clinics might know information regarding the likelihood of the infant having an addiction, and how to solve this problem.