Amid what has been called the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic, doctors and researchers are replacing the old drug regimen with the simplest care: parenting.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-11-01 10:10:42">November 1, 2024 at 10:10 AM EDT</time>

Amid what has been called the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic, doctors and researchers are replacing the old drug regimen with the simplest care: parenting.{ai:summary}<p>In response to the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic, healthcare professionals are shifting focus from traditional drug treatments to simpler, more effective strategies that emphasize parenting and supportive care. This approach aims to address the root causes of addiction. </p><p>#health</p>

Mothering over meds: Docs say common treatment for opioid-exposed babies isn’t necessary

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