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Brisk but beautiful weekend
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ABC57’s Arts and Acts: All-American Rejects comes to South...
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Whirlpool and Lake Michigan College host second Girls Rock IT...
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Suspect arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two girls...
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Humane Society of St. Joseph County holds microchip clinic
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Pulaski County Community Foundation provides support for childcare...
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Green wave of economic growth in Michigan from marijuana dispensaries
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Brisk, breezy but beautiful weekend
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University Park Mall holding parking-lot carnival this week
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While the rain is over, the cooling temperatures are not
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Public forum hosted by John Glenn High School students
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Kickoff preview with ABC57’s Allison Hayes
One of the most innocent group of victims affected by the opioid crisis is babies.
According to the Indiana Youth Institute, babies exposed to opioids can experience growth delays in the womb, premature birth, heart defects, and problems with brain and spinal development.
Sixty to 80 percent of babies exposed to opioids in the womb also experience Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, a group of symptoms caused by opioid withdrawal after the baby is born.
These early issues can have long-term effects. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome may impact kids' growth, behavior, cognitive development, language abilities, and academic achievement throughout their childhood years.
Children with a parent who is an addict are also more likely to experience abuse or neglect.