Pregnant and addicted?

Are you afraid to ask for help and afraid not to?

Women who are pregnant and addicted to drugs usually want to get help for themselves and their babies but are afraid they will be reported to Children’s Services and lose the baby to foster care. It has happened to them before, or they know other Moms with this problem.

On the other hand, they may know that any drug that does not come from their doctor or pharmacist these days is likely to be or be laced with fentanyl, the deadly man-made, cheap opioid that dealers use to sweeten everything they sell. The pills are even shaped and colored to look just like the real thing from the pharmacy. But make no mistake, if it didn’t come from a pharmacy, these days it has fentanyl in it.

The third fear is biological: withdrawal from these drugs is painful, and the body remembers how it felt last time. It is very difficult to push through this fear to stop using. It is easier to get the drug and forget all these fears, at least for a while.

We can help with all these problems. First, we have a treatment, a medicine, that has been shown overwhelmingly to lead to best outcomes for the pregnant Mom and the baby. Children’s Services knows of this drug and supports its use. In addition, we have contact with organizations that offer support and friendship to families in need. We know that the simple fact of addiction does not mean neglect or abuse; support for sober lifestyle can keep a family away from the path that often leads to these difficulties that require intervention from Children’s Services. The medicine we use stops withdrawal symptoms and eliminates biological craving.

Call us today at (440) 777-9200 and put an end to your fear!