Early universal screening, brief intervention (such as engaging a patient in a short conversation, providing feedback and advice), and referral for treatment of pregnant women with opioid use and
opioid use disorder improve maternal and infant outcomes.
The guide is designed to assist healthcare providers, SUD treatment providers, child welfare programs and judicial systems to
improve their collaborative practice, and to offer information about additional resources that will strengthen their capacity to provide coordinated, best - practice care and services Collaborative planning and implementation of services that reflect best practices for treating
opioid use disorders during pregnancy are yielding promising results in communities across the country..