*news* severe birth defect possibly links to opioid use during pregnancy

Opioid use in pregnancy tied to severe birth defects:

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2019-01-17/opioid-use-in-pregnancy-tied-to-severe-birth-defects

There is a possible link between opioid use and a specific birth defect: “gastroschi

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California Opioids: MAT expansion + new state opioid laws

The California MAT Expansion project

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/Pages/State-Targeted-Response-to-Opioid-Crisis-Grant.aspx

• The California MAT Expansion Project aims to increase access to MAT, reduce unmet treatment need, and reduce opioid overd

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