A member asked:

My friend is 7monthspregnant and takes methadone w/o dr. order.she insists her baby is fine. is this safe for the baby?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Danger Zone: It sounds like you friend is in denial. Using methadone that is not prescribed is illegal and can be dangerous to health. If she is not willing to be frank with her doctor and get hep for her drug abuse - then notifying obstetrician or child protective services are two options.

Answered 9/29/2016

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