Treatment minimizes infants' opioid-related brain abnormalities: Scientists are using brain scans to understand how opioid exposure impacts early brain development - Science Daily

Researchers have evidence validating the benefits of using medication for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Brain imaging revealed significant improvements in brain function after treatment.

Treating pregnant women with opioid use disorder can help minimize opioid-related brain abnormalities in their newborns.Led by scientists at Cedars-Sinai, this is the first study to report evidence v… [+3697 chars]

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