Addiction Recovery Weekly Roundup – Aug 2 Week

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August 12, 2020

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1. Miscarriage Risk Increases Each Week Alcohol Is Used In Early Pregnancy

 Each week a woman consumes alcohol during the first five to 10 weeks of pregnancy is associated with an incremental 8% increase in risk of miscarriage. ( sciencedaily.com )

2. Many Deaths Labeled ‘cardiac Arrest’ Could Be Drug Ods

Americans have long known that there’s an epidemic of opioid abuse and deaths in the United States. But a new report suggests the true extent of these tragedies has been underestimated. ( Usnews.com )

3. Mood Disorders Affect Ability To Adapt To Changes Due To Covid-19

Investigators conducted a population-based study in which a survey was deployed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. (psychiatryadvisor.com )

4. Woman Faces Murder Charges After Her Stillborn Baby Found to Have Meth in System

A California woman is facing murder charges after giving birth to a stillborn baby found to have toxic levels of meth in his system. The Los Angeles Times reports some medical and civil rights groups to say the charges set a dangerous precedent. ( drugfree.org )

5. Bystanders Can Use Naloxone And Smartphone App To Reverse Heroin Overdose

A new study finds bystanders equipped with the opioid overdose antidote naloxone, along with a smartphone app, can reverse a heroin overdose. ( drugfree.org )

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