7th Annual Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Symposium
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Virtual presentations on Zoom will be provided instead of an in person symposium, for the continued safety from COVID-19
Texas recognizes June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Awareness Month learn more HB No. 405
The 2022 NAS symposium will contain useful information and unique engagement opportunities with an array of accomplished community and professional speakers. We hope you will attend and take advantage of all the symposium will offer.
What you can expect:
- Increase education about and reduce stigma surrounding substance use during pregnancy.
- Emphasize the relationship between abrupt discontinuation of substances, maternal relapse, overdose, withdrawal, and fetal distress.
- Provide community resources for pregnant women in Texas.
Learning Outcomes (following participation in the 2022 NAS Symposium, 80% of participants will be able to):
- Report at least one best practice to be adopted in the care of pregnant/parenting women with SUD and infants with NAS.
- Identify statewide resources available for pregnant/parenting women with SUD and infants with NAS.
- Discuss the TX Health & Human Services (HHSC) response to SUD in pregnant/parenting women and infants with NAS.