Episode #50 High Truths with Dr. Natalie Laub and Babies who overdoseEpisode #50 High Truths with Dr. Natalie Laub and Babies who overdose
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Get ready to have your jaw drop when you learn about babies who overdose on drugs. Babies and kids under 5 are getting into the adult drug supply of marijuana gummy bears as well as fentanyl. Learn more from child abuse specialist, Dr. Natalie Laub. Natalie Laub MD, MHSP Dr. Natalie Laub is an attending Physician at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego where she is the Program Director for Child Abuse Pediatrics. She is an assistant professor of pediatrics at UCLA. Dr. Natalie Laub is an assistant professor at the University of California, San Diego and serves as the fellowship director for the Child Abuse Pediatrics fellowship program. She completed residency in Boston and her child abuse fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia before she finally left the east coast for sunny San Diego. Her research interests include improving systems of care to better identify child abuse victims, illicit ingestions in children, and physician wellbeing.
48:54•6 Dec 2021
Babies and Drugs: A Heartbreaking Reality with Dr. Natalie Laub
“Unfortunately, it's becoming much more common. When shelter in place went into effect in March, we had seen an increase in children being admitted to the hospital for ingestion of illegal substances: methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin.”
Picture this: innocent babies and toddlers falling victim to drug overdoses. It's a harrowing thought, but one that Dr. Natalie Laub confronts head-on in this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'. Hosted by Dr. Roneet Lev, the conversation delves into the alarming rise of young children ingesting dangerous substances like marijuana gummy bears and fentanyl. Dr.
Laub, a child abuse specialist at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, shares eye-opening stories and insights from her work on the front lines. She explains how even tiny amounts of fentanyl can be fatal for a child, and how the pandemic has exacerbated the issue, leading to more hospital admissions for illicit drug ingestion. The episode also offers practical advice for parents and caregivers on how to keep their homes safe and prevent such tragedies.
From understanding the risks of THC products to recognizing the signs of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, Dr. Laub's expertise provides crucial information that could save lives. Tune in for a sobering yet essential discussion that underscores the importance of vigilance and education in protecting our youngest and most vulnerable.
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