[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ text_font_size=”22px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EL51QoJkBKY&feature=youtu.be” _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
\nConnecting parents with infants in neonatal intensive care units to peer support services. Substance-using parents often do not access, engage in, and complete treatment or participate in recovery support services. Research indicates that parental substance use and prenatal drug use in general is associated with a higher potential of child maltreatment and Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) involvement. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) primarily occurs when a pregnant woman takes drugs such as heroin, codeine, oxycodone, methadone or buprenorphine. The days and weeks following the birth of an infant with NAS are medically risky, and present a unique opportunity for engagement in wellness activities such as recovery supports or treatment services[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
CARES in the NICU:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Having a CARES available for people who survive opiate overdose makes sense on many levels \u2013 business, ethical, emotional and moral. Anticipated outcomes include:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Providing peer support within hospital settings provides a unique opportunity to cultivate relationships among medical staff and individuals living in long term recovery. These relationships play a vital role in decreasing the stigma that prevents many individuals from seeking help before the negative impacts of an individual\u2019s substance use disorder are realized. The benefits of individuals finding and maintaining recovery include less financial strain on the medical and justice systems; more individuals paying taxes; societal, community and family stability.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Providing peer support within hospital settings provides a unique opportunity to cultivate relationships among medical staff and individuals living in long term recovery. These relationships play a vital role in decreasing the stigma that prevents many individuals from seeking help before the negative impacts of an individual\u2019s substance use disorder are realized. The benefits of individuals finding and maintaining recovery include less financial strain on the medical and justice systems; more individuals paying taxes; societal, community and family stability.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
If you are a person in or seeking recovery, a friend, family member, or ally in need of support, please contact the CARES Warm Line. This is a free telephone or text peer support line. The CARES Warm Line is not affiliated with any treatment centers or outside agencies. We\u2019re here to Listen! 1-844-326-5400<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″ background_color=”#086634″ global_module=”2765″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.3.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_bloom_inline optin_id=”optin_2″][\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Connecting parents with infants in neonatal intensive care units to peer support services. Substance-using parents often do not access, engage in, and complete treatment or participate in recovery support services. Research indicates that parental substance use and prenatal drug use in general is associated with a higher […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2606","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n