Medication-Assisted Treatment for Pregnant and Parenting Women

	Medication-Assisted Treatment for Pregnant and Parenting Women Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to address substance use disorders has gained increased attention as the rates of prescription drug abuse have steadily grown. Use of MAT with pregnant women with opioid dependencies has complicated relationships between treatment providers, dependency court, and child welfare. A 2011 webinar, Medication-Assisted Treatment During Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Beyond, covers concrete information about MAT, including dosage, induction, breastfeeding, and the additional use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Karol Kaltenbach, Ph.D., also discusses findings from the Maternal Opioid Treatment: Human Experimental Research project. In summary, Cathleen Otero, M.S.W., briefly discusses implications for child welfare. Technical Assistance Support The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) provides substantial support and expertise to assist sites in strengthening collaboration across systems to improve outcomes for families. Contact NCSACW to learn more. Email ncsacw@cffutures.org | Call 1-866-493-2758 Substance-Exposed Infants: State Responses to the Problem This guide examines state policy from the broadest perspective: prevention, intervention, identification, and treatment of prenatal substance exposure, including immediate and ongoing services for the infant, the mother, and the family. Download the Study [PDF – 1.50 MB] Free Online Continuing Education Unit Tutorials Understanding Child Welfare and the Dependency Court: A Guide for Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals Understanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment, and Family Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Professionals Understanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment, and Family Recovery: A Guide for Legal Professionals About the NCSACW The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare is an initiative of HHS and jointly funded by SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, Children's Bureau's Office on Child Abuse and Neglect.