Tag: pregnancy
1 in 1000 Pregnant Women Addicted to Drugs
The number of pregnant women struggling with substance abuse has doubled since 2011, reaching four in every 1,000 pregnancies. The shocking statistic comes from a...
New data shows risks of opioid misuse among pregnant women
A recent government report revealed that approximately 21,000 pregnant women, ages 15 to 44, engaged in opioid misuse within the past month. The findings —...
Drug detox with follow-up treatment during pregnancy reduces fetal health risks
Many pregnant women fear that the changes they may undergo while detoxing from opioids could cause harm to their unborn babies. However, recent research...