THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE USE DURING PREGNANCY

Impact of Substance Use during Pregnancy

Impact of Substance Use during Pregnancy

Introduction

About 5% of women use illicit substances during pregnancy, and approximately 22% of these also report using tobacco or alcohol. A number of treatment programs have started to offer treatment specifically designed for pregnant substance abusers. While these programs have shown some success, it is still difficult to keep these women in treatment. Brief motivational sessions have been found to improve treatment engagement and outcomes in both alcohol and drug using women.

Analysis

Women drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause problems in the reproductive system ...