Drug misuse and motherhood /
| Imprint: | London ; New York : Routledge, 2002. |
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| Description: | xxvi, 305 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5605627 |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | xxvi, 305 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0415271940 0415271959 |
