RESUMEN
This study examines the life circumstances and experiences of 4084 children affected by maternal addiction to alcohol or other drugs. The paper will address the characteristics of their caregivers, the multiple risk factors faced by these children, their health and development, and their school performance. Data were collected from mothers at intake into 50 publicly funded residential substance abuse treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women. Findings from this study suggest that children whose mothers abuse alcohol or other drugs confront a high level of risk and are at increased vulnerability for physical, academic, and social-emotional problems. Children affected by maternal addiction are in need of long-term supportive services.
Asunto(s)
Hijo de Padres Discapacitados/psicología , Discapacidades del Desarrollo/epidemiología , Relaciones Madre-Hijo , Madres/psicología , Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias/epidemiología , Adolescente , Adulto , Niño , Hijo de Padres Discapacitados/estadística & datos numéricos , Preescolar , Composición Familiar , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Entrevistas como Asunto , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Madres/estadística & datos numéricos , Responsabilidad Parental/psicología , Embarazo , Instituciones Residenciales/estadística & datos numéricos , Factores de Riesgo , Centros de Tratamiento de Abuso de Sustancias/estadística & datos numéricos , Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias/complicaciones , Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias/psicología , Estados Unidos/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
This study examines the life circumstances and experiences of 4084 children affected by maternal addiction to alcohol or other drugs. The paper will address the characteristics of their caregivers, the multiple risk factors faced by these children, their health and development, and their school performance. Data were collected from mothers at intake into 50 publicly funded residential substance abuse treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women. Findings from this study suggest that children whose mothers abuse alcohol or other drugs confront a high level of risk and are at increased vulnerability for physical, academic, and socioemotional problems. Children affected by maternal addiction are in need of long-term supportive services.
