Drug/Alcohol Addictions and Mothering

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Abstract
Although there is a growing literature on the characteristics of women with alcohol and drug addictions, and on the effects of prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol, little is known about the mothering skills of alcohol or drug addicted women. The literature on alcohol and drug addiction and women is reviewed in order to propose characteristics that might affect parenting knowledge or skills. Some potential barriers to effective parenting might include traumatic childhood histories, current relationship patterns, depression and low self-esteem, shame and guilt, and cognitive deficits.

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