Opioid dependence during pregnancy. Effects and management.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1998
Abstract
This article describes the complex problems associated with opioid dependence during pregnancy. Medical, obstetric, and psychosocial problems are presented. Methadone maintenance for the treatment of opioid dependence is described in this article. Specific issues of appropriate methadone dose during pregnancy, medical withdrawal, and the relationship of methadone dose and the severity of neonatal abstinence also are discussed.
Volume
25
Issue
1
First Page
139
Last Page
151
ISSN
0889-8545
Published In/Presented At
Kaltenbach, K., Berghella, V., & Finnegan, L. (1998). Opioid dependence during pregnancy. Effects and management. Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America, 25(1), 139–151. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70362-4
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
9547764
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article