In today's Health Matters, the nation's largest doctors group releases new guidelines on how to treat babies undergoing drug withdrawal once they're born.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says there is a dramatic rise in newborns experiencing drug withdrawal. It's the first time since 1998 the rules have been updated.

The group says the revisions are in response to the escalating abuse of both illegal and prescription drugs by pregnant women and also in recognition of better pain management techniques for babies who are critically ill.

The report recommends each hospital nursery develop a system to screen mothers for drug abuse while confirming exposure in newborns.