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medication for opioid use disorder

Treatment that uses approved medicines to manage opioid addiction and reduce cravings and withdrawal.

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Addiction support during pregnancy

Addiction support during pregnancy

Why addiction support in pregnancy matters early Substance use during pregnancy can affect maternal health, fetal growth, placental function, blood pressure, sleep, nutrition, and mood. The magnitude of risk depends on the substance, the dose, the timing, coexisting medical conditions, and whether there is polysubstance use. Even so, the presence of substance use does not […]