Substance Abuse and the American Woman

Author: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University Publisher: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University Publication: Document Date:                  June 01, 1996 Category: Children > Impact of Maternal Health on Children Related Categories: Children > Health (fetal addictions, FAS, malnutrition) Parenthood/Childrearing > Maternal Health Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Substance Abuse   This study examines the patterns of female substance abuse and addiction, and discusses their consequences for the women and the child they may be carrying.  It reviews what is known on this topic, provides information about the cost and implications of substance abuse and addiction, and makes suggestions for further research and policy directions. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link