COVID-19 has not been the only epidemic the United States has been battling the last few years.

Studies show that when an opioid addiction is left untreated fetal developmental and placental functioncan be harmed.

But even for people who want to seek treatment, help can be rare.

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“That’s about how wellsome studiessuggest we do with pregnant [people] with opioid addiction.

If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with addiction issues, help is available.

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US President Joe Biden looking to the side