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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 9 MIN

Despite flaws in his research, one doctor's work still defines how pregnant opioid users are treated

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A Tennessee obstetrician published a study that found naltrexone to be effective in helping pregnant patients stay off drugs. Auditors and addiction specialists found that his research had serious flaws.

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