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Engagement of Substance-Using Pregnant Women in Addiction Recovery

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
21 July 2011

Abstract

This article reports on a qualitative study examining the experiences and recovery needs of substanceusing pregnant women, with a primary focus on women's engagement by child protection services (CPS) in addiction recovery programs. Current CPS policies and practices have largely failed to engage these women, despite women's stated desire for recovery support during pregnancy. Three core themes related to women's primary need for safety—the need for collaborative relationships with CPS, children as motivators for change, and needed modifications in the social environment—are discussed. Implications for social policy and direct practice in regard to CPS engagement of substance-using pregnant women in recovery programs are examined.

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Cet article rend compte d'une étude qualitative au cours de laquelle nous avons examiné la situation et les besoins des femmes enceintes qui consomment de l'alcool ou des drogues, et tout particulièrement ceux des femmes qui participent à des programmes de lutte à la dépendance offerts par des services de protection de l'enfance. Ces services ont généralement peu de succès auprès de cette catégorie de femmes, bien que celles-ci affirment vouloir mettre fin à leur dépendance pendant la grossesse. Nous discutons de trois thèmes majeurs liés aux besoins de ces femmes: l'établissement de relations collaboratives avec les services de protection de l'enfance, les enfants comme motivation de changement et la nécessité de transformer l'environnement social. Nous examinons ensuite les implications que peuvent avoir ces résultats sur les politiques et les pratiques des services de protection de l'enfance qui souhaitent faire participer des femmes à des programmes de lutte à la dépendance pendant la grossesse.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 30Number 1April 2011
Pages: 79 - 91

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Version of record online: 21 July 2011

Key Words

  1. substance addiction
  2. pregnancy
  3. recovery
  4. child protection

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  1. dépendance à l’alcool ou aux drogues
  2. grossesse
  3. rétablissement
  4. protection de l’enfancee

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Edward Kruk
University of British Columbia
Parveen Sihota Banga
University of British Columbia

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