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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
June is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month to increase awareness of neonatal abstinence syndrome and to encourage:
(1) awareness of the dangers of opioid and substance abuse during pregnancy to prevent neonatal abstinence syndrome;
(2) the creation and update of lists of recommended materials to address neonatal abstinence syndrome available through the Department of State Health Services and the Health and Human Services Commission;
(3) electronic circulation of and posting on state and local agency websites of recommended treatment and recovery resources;
(4) the availability of resources for mothers-to-be and new mothers with substance abuse disorders, including health care services and recovery support services; and
(5) collaboration between state and federal governmental agencies, hospitals, private health care practices, health insurance providers, Medicaid providers, and mental health agencies to increase awareness.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 662.113. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-662-113/
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