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Opioid Use During Pregnancy and its Impact on Newborns

Opioid Use During Pregnancy and its Impact on Newborns

A recent study[1] published in Genetics in Medicine Open by researchers at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware, has identified a new syndrome in infants born to mothers who were exposed to fentanyl during pregnancy. Multiple physical abnormalities, including small...

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Managing Your Recovery During the Holiday Season

Managing Your Recovery During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is often a time of celebration and joy. But for those managing substance use disorder or in recovery, it can also be a season fraught with challenges. From family gatherings to festive parties, the holidays often involve heightened emotions,...

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The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Opioid Abuse

The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Opioid Abuse

The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Opioid Abuse Research has long shown a link between opioid abuse and childhood trauma. A 2009 study in the Journal of Addictive Diseases found that among 113 people seeking treatment for opioid abuse: 20.4% had experienced sexual...

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The Critical Link Between Alcoholism and Suicide

The Critical Link Between Alcoholism and Suicide

A recent study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry reveals that individuals suffering from alcoholism are at a significantly elevated risk of suicide. How much higher? Fifty percent. Key Findings from the Christchurch Health and...

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