Maternal bereavement in the perinatal substance abuser

Article Abstract:

The anticipation of loss of child custody by pregnant women due to substance abuse was evaluated in a small sample. Maternal bereavement is a psychological stress felt due to loss of a child or loved one and the significance of this is studied in substance abusers. Results attest to the significance of past and anticipated loss in the perinatal substance abuser. This may be useful in developing a more effective treatment approach if the public health implications of the findings are recognized.

Psychological aspects, Substance abuse, Drug abuse in pregnancy, Bereavement

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Treating the substance-abusing patient in the public sector: "medical necessity" versus "social necessity and social responsibility" in the Philadelphia target cities demonstration project

Article Abstract:

The Philadelphia Target Cities Demonstration Project has shown that drug addicts can receive medical and social support services through a managed care plan linked with a local substance abuse center. Drug abuse has a social and behavioral component as well as a medical component.

Services, Managed care plans (Medical care), Drug addicts, Drug abusers

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