Many people who abuse drugs have no interest in addiction treatment until they have to consider their children. For women, becoming pregnant may be the first time they decide to learn all the facts about drug addiction. For both men and women, it might come down to the effects of addiction on all members of the family, including young ones, as the last little push they need to seek help. Some ...
A Dilemma: Babies Born Addicted To Drugs
What can you do if you’re addicted to opiates and you’re expecting a baby? Many women struggle with feelings of guilt and shame. They easily become paralyzed into taking no action. Babies born addicted to opiates ultimately pay a price when their mothers do nothing. Many moms-to-be are out there successfully hide their addiction to pain pills or other opiates. Sometimes the mother’s significant ...
