Should pregnant women who use drugs still undergo addiction treatment?


Question:
I was just wondering about this since my friend who uses heroin is scared that she might be pregnant. Will she be able to undergo addiction treatment if the pregnancy results turn positive? Will the medication have a negative effect on the baby? What if she doesn't undergo addiction treatment? What are the risks for the baby? I know we're sort of jumping to conclusions here, but still. Answers will be greatly appreciated.

Answers:
Oh my gosh, I hope your friend isn't pregnant. Even if she isn't though, I suggest that she undergo addiction treatment soon. If she's indeed pregnant, there's a risk that her baby will have low birth weight when delivered. Her chances for miscarriage are also higher. She can undergo methadone treatments and detoxification, as this is advisable for pregnant women. However, the baby will most likely experience withdrawal symptoms afterwards, which will have to be treated soon. Consult a doctor immediately regarding this so that your friend can get herself properly checked up on. Good luck!
The baby's chances of defects and chronic illnesses are greater if she remains on heroine. She needs to go to detox now and consult a physician. The physician will likely consult a specialist and only the medical doctors will really be able to answer questions accurately about what effects the treatment could have on the fetus.

Good luck to her! It's nice she has you to care!
What drug for treatment could be worse for a fetus than
heroin!! That girl needs to go now!
Any number of maladies can befall a fetus, not the least of which is being born addicted to H.
huh!!your question is quite terifing...well.firsr of all i hope your friend is not pregnant.because her baby may have many health problems when born and he/she may suffer that problem for his/her for the whole life time.Chance of abnormal baby is quite high..so please consult a doctor very soon and if your friend is not pregnant also let her take medication for her future...in both the cases please let your friend see a doctor..and if she is really pregnant then she must see a doctor...wish u all the best...take care of your friend.
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