Opioid use disorder is characterised by the persistent use of opioids despite the adverse
consequences of its use. The disorder is associated with a range of mental and general …

This review examines the impact of stigma on pregnant people who use substances. Stigma
towards people who use drugs is pervasive and negatively impacts the care of substance …

This guideline provides recommendations for clinicians providing pain care, including those
prescribing opioids, for outpatients aged≥ 18 years. It updates the CDC Guideline for …

Each year approximately 700 people die in the United States from pregnancy-related
complications. We describe the characteristics of pregnancy-related deaths due to mental …

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex
and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than …

Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) is associated with substantial morbidity and
mortality for women, especially during the perinatal period. Opioid overdose has become a …

Stimulant use, including cocaine, methamphetamines, ecstasy, and prescription stimulants,
in pregnancy is increasingly common. In the United States, stimulants are the second most …

Methadone is used for medication-assisted treatment of heroin addiction during pregnancy.
The neurodevelopmental outcome of children with prenatal methadone exposure can be …

The US opioid crisis is the public health emergency of our time and requires urgent public
health action to monitor and protect the most vulnerable Americans. We have witnessed a …

Objectives Substance misuse during pregnancy can be harmful to the health of both mothers
and infants. Existing recovery services or prenatal care for pregnant women with substance …