SUD Crisis
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Develop an early identification campaign for developmental delays
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) should develop an early identification campaign for mental health and substance use disorders (MH/SUDs) that is similar to the agency’s "Learn the Signs. Act Early. Program," which focuses on learning and knowing the signs of developmental delays in children.[1]
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Fund NICUs to provide care for infants with NAS
Congress should utilize tax credits and grant programs to fund new (or existing) newborn intensive care units in all hospitals to provide specialized care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and ensure mothers and their children remain in close proximity with each other after birth.[1]