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Apr 17, 2026

Buprenorphine Safe for Treating Opioid Addiction During Pregnancy, Study Finds

Children born to mothers who used buprenorphine for opioid addiction during pregnancy show no greater risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism compared to children whose mothers did not use the medication, providing reassurance about this critical treatment option.

Apr 17, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪A large US study published by The BMJ compared buprenorphine and methadone use during pregnancy for opioid addiction treatment
  • ▪Buprenorphine is considered a safe medication for treating opioid addiction in pregnant women based on the study results
  • ▪The BMJ study examined neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD and autism in children exposed to opioid addiction treatment during pregnancy

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Addiction & recovery1Addiction and Harm Reduction1ADHD1Autism & broader neurodiversity1Drug Approval and Clinical Trials1Maternal health1Reproductive Health1

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