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Is it a requirement for doctors to test a newborn for illegal drugs or exposure to them?
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∙ 14y ago
No it is not required but newborn babies who have been exposed to drugs will show evidence of the drug...fast heart rate, decreased breathing, actual withdrawal symptoms from the drug etc., so if the doctor suspects maternal drug use they need to test the baby so they can treat the baby with proper treatment depending on the drug the baby was exposed to.
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