Chemical abuse & its IMPACT
Introduction to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Format: 90-100 minute Nearpod Code: PJTUX Description: This interactive Nearpod presentation is an introduction to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)—a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to drugs such as prescription opioids and heroin. Topics discussed include such things as the prevalence of increasing NAS, that pregnant women in treatment may still deliver babies with NAS, common symptoms of NAS, and ways that programs and systems are adapting to work with babies with NAS and their families. The participant is directed to downloadable resources about strategies for caring for babies and children with prenatal drug exposure. |
Caring for the Infant Experiencing Withdrawal
Format: 111 minute PlexTV Log-in: check with licensing worker Description: This video addresses Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) in newborns. It talks about the opioid epidemic, laws for testing newborns and mothers, symptoms of NAS, rates of maternal opioid abuse and NAS in Minnesota, and strategies for helping to calm babies with prenatal exposure. Complete the post-test below and turn it into your licensing worker for grading and to get a certificate.
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Childhood Trauma: Impact of Parental Opiate Abuse
Format: 80-90 minute Nearpod Code: VUWJD Description: This interactive Nearpod presentation looks at the impacts of parental opiate abuse on children. Topics such as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), grief and loss related to witnessing overdose and having parents die, hazards of living in a setting where drugs are being abused, and grandparents and other foster caregivers stepping in to care for children are addressed. |
Methamphetamine Addiction
Format: 55-65 minute Nearpod Code: OMVQN Description: This interactive Nearpod is focused on the impacts of methamphetamine addiction on people. Impacts on the brain and other body systems, social relations, and societal toll are looked at. |