Over 1,500 Scottish babies born with drug-related withdrawal symptoms from 2017 to 2024.

More than 1,500 babies were born in Scotland with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) between 2017 and 2024 due to drug exposure in the womb. These infants experience withdrawal symptoms like trembling, nausea, and high-pitched crying. The Scottish Liberal Democrats leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton, calls for increased investment in drug services to support affected families. The Scottish Government has pledged £250 million to reduce drug-related harm.

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