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What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)?
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a condition affecting newborns that were exposed to addictive opiate or opioid drugs while in the mother’s womb. When a mother takes drugs such as...
Read MoreThe Statistics of Opioid Addiction and Child Birth
There is no doubt that the statistics for opioid addiction and deaths have been increasing in Ohio and around the entire country for the past several years. Along with these...
Read MoreIs it Safe to Take Opioids While Pregnant?
Women take opioids for a number of different reasons. There are cases in which the woman is suffering from severe pain, and has been prescribed the drugs. Others may use...
Read MoreCan Taking Opioids During Pregnancy Cause Birth Defects?
There is always a certain level of risk associated with taking opioids. However, when a woman is pregnant and taking these drugs, those risks greatly increase for her unborn child....
Read MoreSeverely Injured Prison Guard Fights for Fair Compensation
The personal injury lawyers at the Charles Boyk Law Offices are currently representing a prison guard who was attacked by several inmates while working at the Toledo Correctional Institution. Our...
Read MoreFamily Sues Napoleon Junkyard After Fatal Explosion
In November of 2017, an unspeakable tragedy struck a contractor who was servicing a vehicle at Hogrefe Auto Parts in Henry County. Following the incident, the contractor suffered burns beyond...
Read MoreDaughter of Man Killed in Horrific Junk Yard Explosion Files Lawsuit
Suit claims Junk Yard caused the explosion and fire by failing to remove or drain a gas-tank and failing to take necessary safety precautions Click here to view the file....
Read MoreDangers of Opioid Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
As the opioid epidemic continues to sweep across the country, more people are becoming aware of the potential dangers these drugs pose. Women that are pregnant or breastfeeding may be...
Read MoreCaring for a Baby Born to an Opioid-Addicted Mother
The number of babies born to opioid-addicted mothers in the country is on the rise. With no sign of the epidemic dwindling, this is likely a problem mothers and their...
Read MoreDoes a Mother who was Addicted to Opioids During Pregnancy Have a Case?
Just as tobacco companies were once sued for causing undue harm to smokers, those in the healthcare industry are now being sued for pushing addictive opioids. Both pharmaceutical companies and...
Read MoreIs There Treatment for Babies Born to Opioid-Addicted Mothers?
Many of those addicted to opioids are pregnant women. Some of these women are taking drugs they have been prescribed for pain, while others are taking illegal street drugs such...
Read MoreI Know Someone Who is Pregnant and Addicted to Opioids. What can I do to Help?
Mothers-to-be who are addicted to opioids are in a difficult situation as they are not only threatening their lives but also the lives of their unborn children. Those who have...
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