Jay Patrick Hasch (JP) stands on his changing table with his adoptive mother Lisa Hasch after waking up from a nap at home in Monmouth. JP suffered from opiate withdrawal symptoms that included tremors, rashes, vomiting and constant screaming for months after his birth because his birth mother used heroin during her pregnancy. Photo by Yoon S. Byun.

Born to Drugs

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Nearly 5,000 babies were born affected by drugs in Maine from 2013-2017. These innocent victims have been caught in a crisis marked by suffering and strained hospitals and state resources. This series of often gut-wrenching stories examines the challenges within this sad reality.

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Nearly three drug-affected babies were born each day in Maine from 2013-2017, severely taxing hospitals, the foster care system and other resources.

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