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Can Mental Health Treatment Help Stop Addiction?
Published March 08, 2026

Amvryana con su hija. "Al principio, el cristal, nomás los primeros cuatro meses", dijo, ante de su recuperación. Foto: Cortesía.
According to a recent study, there has been an increase in drug use among pregnant women in California’s Central Valley in recent years. Experts attribute part of this increase to untreated mental health issues. Some clinics recognize this link and have been successful in helping patients recover. Daniela Rodríguez spoke with one such facility and brings us its story from Fresno.
The full text and audio for this news piece are only available in Spanish.
Photo: courtesy of Amvryana

