The number of infants prenatally exposed to drugs has increased drastically in the last decade. This two-part series, on one cassette, alerts health professionals,and the public-at-large to the dangers of prenatal drug and alcohol abuse.

Part I: Treating the Chemically Addicted Woman and Her Child This program provides the health professional with tools for the understanding and treatment of drug-usng families. Through case studies and discussions with leading researchers, it explores the doctor/patient relationship, how to obtain an accurate drug history, medical and obstetrical complications, pre-and post-natal effects of exposure to drugs, managing mother and newborn, and rehabilitation and psychological issues. 27 minutes.

Part II: Innocent Addicts The true stories of twelve mothers recovering from substance abuse form the backdrop for an exploration of the issues surrounding drug use during pregnancy. Research is only beginning to show the widespread and devastating results of prenatal drug use from even as little as one drink a day. This program presents the facts clearly and sensitively, from the emotional and physical effects on mother and child to recovery and rehabilitation. 27 minutes.