Date Available
4-15-2015
Year of Publication
2015
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Committee Chair
Dr. Patricia Howard
Clinical Mentor
Dr. Chizimuzo Okoli
Committee Member
Dr. Peggy El-Mallakh
Abstract
The problem of opiate addiction is complex enough but compounded when the patient is pregnant. Substance use during pregnancy produces harmful and costly effects to both the mother and the fetus (Veilleux, Colvin, Anderson, York & Hines, 2010). The rate of opiate addiction among pregnant women in the U.S. has been increasing in epidemic numbers since the beginning of the 21st century. This paper looks at research on the origin of the problem, the demographics of the average pregnant opiate addicted patient, the effects on the woman and her unborn child, and available treatment options.
Recommended Citation
Roth Parr, Jennifer L., "Treatment Outcomes for Opiate Addicted Pregnant Women" (2015). DNP Projects. 34.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/dnp_etds/34
