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date: 29 September 2023

Substance Use and Use Disorders in Pregnancy in Two Cultural Contexts: The United States and Afghanistanlocked

Substance Use and Use Disorders in Pregnancy in Two Cultural Contexts: The United States and Afghanistanlocked

  • Elisabeth Johnson, Elisabeth JohnsonUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Abdul Subor MomandAbdul Subor MomandUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  •  and Hendree E. JonesHendree E. JonesUniversity of North Carolina System

Summary

Women in all countries use substances, and for some women, such use continues during pregnancy. When substance use impairs life functioning and becomes a use disorder, regardless of the type of substance, effective treatments are available (e.g., medication to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders and behavioral approaches to treat tobacco, stimulant, and other substances). In two very different cultural contexts, the United States and Afghanistan, pregnant women face common issues when using substances and seeking and/or receiving help for problem substance use. In both countries, and around the world, many women who have substance use disorders during and after pregnancy face tremendous stigma and discrimination. Yet, similarly, in both the United States and Afghanistan, when women receive integrated medical and behavioral health care for their substance use disorder, they and their children have more optimized opportunities for healthy life outcomes.

Subjects

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health

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