In this article we will take a look at Latino culture specifically, keeping in mind that a wealthy Cuban American who has been in the United States for many years will likely have cultural values that are markedly different from a recent immigrant to the US from Mexico.
Methadone maintenance treatment can prevent the withdrawal symptoms many drug users experience. Withdrawal for pregnant women is especially dangerous because it causes the uterus to contract and may bring on miscarriage or premature birth. By blocking withdrawal symptoms, methadone maintenance treatment can save your babyâs life.
By talking to a medical professional before the pregnancy, you can reduce the chances of your baby being born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Babies born with NAS suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, seizures, abdominal pain, incessant crying, and rapid breathing.In many cases, doctors and nurses give these newborns methadone, the same drug used to treat heroin addicts, and morphine to ease their constant pain.abies born with NAS suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, seizures, abdominal pain, incessant crying, and rapid breathing. In many cases, doctors and nurses give these newborns methadone, the same drug used to treat heroin addicts, and morphine to ease their constant pain.