Citation

Derauf C, Lagasse LL, Smith LM, Grant P, Shah R, Arria AM, Huestis MA, Haning W, Strauss A, Della Grotta S, Liu J, Lester BM. Am. J. Drug Alcohol Abuse 2007; 33(2): 281-289.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826, USA. dderauf@hawaii.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00952990601175029

PMID

17497551

PMCID

PMC2737408

Abstract

This study describes the psychological characteristics and caretaking environments of 131 women enrolled in the first longitudinal study of prenatal methamphetamine (MA) exposure and child development. Prenatal MA use was associated with lower maternal perceptions on quality of life, greater likelihood of substance use among family and friends, increased risk for ongoing legal difficulties, and a markedly increased likelihood of developing a substance abuse disorder. Our preliminary findings suggest that MA using women are more likely to have multiple, intertwined psychosocial risks that may result in maladaptive parenting and caregiving. These factors may impact the developmental outcomes of affected children.

Language: en