| Drug Misuse and Motherhood Subjects: Behavioral Sciences; Health and Social Care; Development Studies Environment Social Work Urban Studies; Social Sciences; Social Work; Mental Health; Health & Society; Health Conditions; Social Work and Social Policy; Sociology & Social Policy; Sociology of Health and Illness; Women; Addictions and Substance Use; Child and Family Social Work; Social Policy; Psychological Disorders - Adult; The growing use of illicit drugs among women has become a major concern for health professionals and social services. The reluctance of drug-using women to seek help from drug agencies and to disclose their use of drugs to ante-natal, midwifery and social services is now officially recognised by government agencies. However, devising an appropriate strategy that will overcome these fears will not be easy without a better understanding of their causes and effects. Drug Misuse and Motherhood gives drug-using mothers a voice. Based on longitudinal research and in-depth interviews it provides new insights and much-needed information in five key areas: * family life The user-perspective of this book is balanced by the professional viewpoint on the same issues. It offers a unique source of data for researchers and fresh inspiration for practitioners working in the field. |