In this article we will take a look at Latino culture specifically, keeping in mind that a wealthy Cuban American who has been in the United States for many years will likely have cultural values that are markedly different from a recent immigrant to the US from Mexico.
Methadone maintenance treatment can prevent the withdrawal symptoms many drug users experience. Withdrawal for pregnant women is especially dangerous because it causes the uterus to contract and may bring on miscarriage or premature birth. By blocking withdrawal symptoms, methadone maintenance treatment can save your babyâs life.
These results highlight the importance of understanding how drugs that are used to treat addiction might impact the developing brain of infants prenatally exposed to them. They also raise questions about the impact of methadone on the adolescent brain, which is also still developing.