Mass General: Researchers Call for Changes to State Law Requiring Child Protective Services to Be Notified When Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Are Used During Pregnancy
June 01, 2023
June 01, 2023
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 (TNSres) -- Massachusetts General Hospital issued the following news release:
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Key Takeaways
* Massachusetts is one of several states that mandates reporting to child protective services (CPS) when a child is exposed to medications for opioid use disorder during pregnancy
* A recent study found that this policy creates feelings of stigma and shame among those seeking treatment for substance use disorder, and n . . .
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Key Takeaways
* Massachusetts is one of several states that mandates reporting to child protective services (CPS) when a child is exposed to medications for opioid use disorder during pregnancy
* A recent study found that this policy creates feelings of stigma and shame among those seeking treatment for substance use disorder, and n . . .