The fact that the United States is dealing with an opioid crisis is no secret.

These statistics are harrowing.

The good news amidst this crisis is that awareness and treatment options are increasing.

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Thus far the HHS has dedicated $9 billion to help communities across the nation deal with this crisis.

Now, however, researchers have discovered an alarming statistic regardingpregnanciesand opioid drugs in the United States (viaU.S.

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