Pregnant drug users are the focus of this new study that argues that women who abuse substances should not be treated differently during their pregnancies but should instead be treated the same way as women who have medical problems with obstetric consequences. The social issues that produce drug abuse during pregnancy are discussed, and valuable information about top practices and policies for caring for maternal drug users is provided.
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About the Author
Susan C. Boyd is the author of (Ab)Using Power and Toxic Criminology. She is an associate professor and senior research fellow at the Centre for Addictions Research of B.C. at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. She lives in Victoria. Lenora Marcellus has practiced nursing for more than 20 years in acute care and community maternalinfant settings. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta.