As professionals have become aware of the impact on children in the adoption process of prenatal substance exposure, there is a heightened need for understanding a range of issues conected with prenatal alcohol and drug exposure. This book address many of these issues, providing important information on: 1) the impact of prenatal substance exposure on children's immediate health and well-being; 2) long-term health and development of substance-exposed children; 3) remedial effects of a positive postnatal environment; 4) counseling suggestions for prospective adoptive parents; and 5) services and supports to maximize positive outcomes. Developed with the support of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this book contains the contributions of experts known for their work in the fields of drug and alcohol exposure and adoption. It is designed to serve as a key resource for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and others with an interest in adoption.



