Abstract Purpose of Review Substance use disorders (SUD) affect differentially women and
men. Although the prevalence has been reported higher in men, those women with addictive …

The leading causes of pregnancy-associated deaths, as defined by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, are homicide, suicide, and drug overdose. Intimate partner violence …

Background In spite of the significant burden associated with substance use disorders,
especially among persons who inject drugs (PWIDs), most affected individuals do not …

Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) is associated with substantial morbidity and
mortality for women, especially during the perinatal period. Opioid overdose has become a …

Objectives Substance misuse during pregnancy can be harmful to the health of both mothers
and infants. Existing recovery services or prenatal care for pregnant women with substance …

People who are diagnosed with a substance use disorder can experience stigmatizing
interactions with health and social service providers, which may decrease both quality and …

OBJECTIVE To Address challenges in clinical care, quality improvement, research, and
public policy for prenatally opioid-exposed neonates by standardizing the clinical definition …

Women who use substances in pregnancy are an underserved population with a higher risk
for maternal morbidity and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Maternal substance use affects …

OBJECTIVE: To compare and evaluate the accuracy of three screening tools in identifying
illicit drug use and prescription drug misuse among a diverse sample of pregnant women …

Background Mothers who use drugs are more likely to experience child custody loss than
mothers who do not use drugs. The negative impact of removal on children has been well …