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Strobino DM, Inglis-Baldy S, Silver GB. 1998, c1999. Effects of drug and alcohol use on perinatal and women's health. [Baltimore, MD]: Johns Hopkins University, Women's and Children's Health Policy Center, 6 pp. (Perinatal and women's health: issue summary; no. 8)

Annotation: This is a summary of a paper written to highlight policy and program areas needing to be addressed to ensure the continuous improvement of health care and services related to perinatal and women's health over the coming decade. This paper discusses consequences of women's use of drugs and alcohol, drug and alcohol use and abuse preconceptionally and perinatally, interventions, policy and practice issues, and research needs. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Alcohol abuse, Alcohol consumption behavior, Alcohol use during pregnancy, Drug abuse, Drug use behavior, Drug use during pregnancy, Intervention, Policy development, Program development, Women's health

Brooks CS, Rice KF. 1997. Families in recovery: Coming full circle. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company, 333 p.

Annotation: This book discusses the effects of substance abuse on the family of the chemically dependent person and how it affects the family's functioning. It considers the incidence of substance abuse, how addictions affects child development, and why the predisposition to substance abuse can become cyclical. It also examines special topics such as exposure to substances in utero and HIV and the effects of violence and trauma. It then introduces a family-centered treatment model that helps substance abusers recover from their addiction.

Keywords: Children, Children of alcoholics, Drug use during pregnancy, Family centered care, Family relations, Recovering addicts, Recovering alcoholics, Rehabilitation, Substance abuse treatment programs, Substance abusing mothers

U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. 1996. From the source: A guide for implementing perinatal addiction prevention and treatment programs. Rockville, MD: U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 196 pp. (CSAP implementation guide)

Annotation: This guide describes how to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive prevention and treatment program for women involved in or in danger of perinatal substance abuse. It is based on experiences of the CSAP Pregnant and Post-partum Women and their Infants (PPWI) demonstration projects. Aimed at teachers, community health workers, and doctors, the guide discusses the mechanics of implementing the program and dealing with clients, not the content of counseling sessions. It includes many references, resource lists, brief guides, and reproducible forms.

Keywords: Alcohol use during pregnancy, Drug use during pregnancy, High risk populations, Infants, Mothers, Pregnancy outcome, Program budgeting, Program development, Program evaluation, Program planning, Smoking during pregnancy, Substance abusing pregnant women, Women

Howard JM, Martin SE, Mail PD, Hilton ME, Taylor ED. 1996. Women and alcohol: Issues for prevention research. Bethesda, MD: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; for sale by U.S. Government Printing Office, 361 pp. (Research monograph 32)

Annotation: This book addresses alcohol use and abuse among women. The chapters discuss patterns and trends in women's drinking, the inheritance of alcoholism, research issues in the prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related birth defects, gender differences in alcohol involvement in children and adolescents, parenting interventions to prevent alcohol and other drug use among children, women's drinking practices and problems from a life span perspective, drinking and driving among women, women's alcohol use and their violent victimization, occupational culture and drinking in women, the effects of alcoholism on the labor market, alcohol consumption and female sexuality, and future directions for psychosocial and prevention research on women and alcohol.

Keywords: Alcohol abuse, Alcohol consumption behavior, Alcohol use during pregnancy, Alcoholism, Congenital abnormalities, Fetal alcohol effects, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Impaired driving, Personnel, Prevention, Research, Sexuality, Women

Soman LA, Dunn-Malhotra E, Halfon N. 1993. Perinatal alcohol and drug use: Access to essential services in 12 California counties. Berkeley, CA: California Policy Seminar, 138 pp. (California Policy Seminar research report; CPS brief. 5(6). March 1993)

Annotation: This report and the accompanying brief describe a research project aimed at gathering information on the services available in California for chemically dependent pregnant and parenting women and young drug-exposed children. The project consisted of a literature review and the development of a comprehensive model of care for the target population that reflects consensus among a statewide panel of experts. Surveys were also conducted to identify and assess state and federally funded programs that provide a range of health and social services to a population that might include chemically dependent pregnant and postpartum women and drug-exposed children from birth to age three.

Keywords: Alcohol abuse, Alcohol use during pregnancy, California, Drug affected infants, Perinatal health, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abusing mothers, Substance abusing pregnant women

Jones VH, Hutchins E. 1993. Finding common ground: A call for collaboration—Promoting state interagency efforts to reduce the impact of perinatal alcohol and other drug use on families. Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 69 pp.

Annotation: This manual is a resource for staff of state agencies to use in developing public policy and programs to address prevention and treatment of use of alcohol or drugs during pregnancy. It stresses cooperation and collaboration among agencies in reducing substance abuse and dependency. Following a call for collaboration, it identifies relevant state agencies, and suggests ways of establishing collaborative efforts. Appendices include listings of directors of Title V programs, directors of alcohol and drug agencies, and heads of child welfare agencies in all 50 states. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Alcohol use during pregnancy, Drug use during pregnancy, Interagency cooperation, State programs

Kronstadt D, Green PF, Marcus C, eds. 1993. Pregnancy and exposure to alcohol and other drug use . Rockville, MD: U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 331 pp.

Annotation: This report focuses on treating alcohol and other drug use in high risk pregnant and postpartum women either by preventing use before it occurs, intervening after the fact, or treating the effects of prenatal alcohol or other drug exposure on drug exposure on newborns. Its examination includes: 1) current philosophies of perinatal addiction, prevention, early intervention, and treatment, 2) a description of the key components of program planning and treatment strategies, 3) a look at the unique needs women in prevention programs, early intervention, and treatment, 4) a look at the barriers to providing effective service, and 5) a look at various approaches at work in the field. Examples in the text are drawn from demonstration programs serving pregnant and postpartum users of alcohol and other drugs. The programs were jointly funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

Keywords: Alcohol use during pregnancy, Drug use during pregnancy, High risk groups, High risk pregnancy, Intervention, MCH programs, Postpartum care, Prenatal care, Risk prevention, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse prevention programs, Substance abuse treatment, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abusing pregnant women

AIMS Media. 1992. Alcohol and pregnancy: Fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects. Chatsworth, CA: AIMS Media, 1 video (20 minutes), 1 flyer (1 p.).

Annotation: This videotape is intended to be a tool for the prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects. It covers physical, mental, and behavioral abnormalities of children who have fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effects. It briefly covers ways in which alcohol causes such abnormalities; and, at the end, strongly advises against alcohol intake during pregnancy. It includes numerous interviews and photographs of affected children that serve to illustrate the range and extent of abnormalities. For some of these, the caregiver (usually accompanied by the child) or affected child describes the child's problems. Two women tell about the adverse effects of their drinking during pregnancy; both are African American. After the first one admits that she didn't know that what she was doing was harmful, a warning label is displayed with audio indicating that information about the danger is right on the label of all alcoholic beverages. Other than advice to say 'No' to alcohol for the sake of the baby, methods of dealing with an alcohol problem are not addressed. The videotape is intended for high school to adult audiences.

Keywords: Alcohol use during pregnancy, Audiovisual materials, Fetal alcohol effects, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Personal narratives, Videotapes

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 1983. Pregnancy outcome: A selected resource guide for the health professional: Draft. Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 35 pp.

Annotation: This draft bibliography on pregnancy outcome was prepared for a day course designed for health professionals titled 'Lifestyle Factors Affecting Pregnancy Outcome,' given by the Center for Health Education, Holy Cross Hospital in December, 1983. Both professional and patient education materials are included. Topics covered are: smoking and pregnancy, drug use in pregnancy, alcohol and pregnancy, pregnancy basis, prenatal diagnosis, fetal treatment, and medical genetics.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Alcohol use during pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Drug use during pregnancy, Fetal monitoring, Genetics, Immunization, Maternal nutrition, Patient education, Pregnancy, Pregnancy outcome, Prenatal care, Prenatal diagnosis, Rubella, Ultrasonography

National Research Council, Commission on Life Sciences, Food and Nutrition Board, Committee on Nutrition of the Mother and Preschool Child. 1982. Alternative dietary practices and nutritional abuses in pregnancy:Proceedings of a workshop. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 211 pp.

Annotation: This study aimed to review and evaluate current research and develop a state-of-the-art report on the effects of certain abuses during pregnancy; to separate, as far as possible, the effects of the abused substance per se from those effects that may result from alterations in nutrient utilization; and to recommend interventions that may be feasible and effective. A summary of the report provides succinct information to health care personnel on the significance of certain practices during pregnancy in order that they may identify individuals who may be at risk and provide effective consultation and management.

Keywords: Alcohol use during pregnancy, Fetus, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Smoking during pregnancy, Substance abusing pregnant women

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Epidemiology in alcohol research. Alcohol Health and Research World. 16(3):173-252. 1992,

Annotation: This special issue of the journal "Alcohol Health and Research World" focuses on epidemiology in alcohol research. Articles approach various aspects of the topic, including alcohol consumption; alcohol-related trauma; psychiatric considerations; chronic diseases; cancer; interpersonal violence; and prenatal exposure to alcohol. There is also an article on the association of alcohol problems with the risk for AIDS.

Keywords: Alcohol abuse, Alcohol use during pregnancy, Alcoholism, Fetal alcohol syndrome
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