Why do women choose to drink when they are pregnant when they know that alcohol can cause harmful effects?
Choice is not the issue for most women who drink large quantities of alcohol during pregnancy. Alcoholism is a progressive disease that can prevent a woman from maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Other issues that are a factor in alcoholism include domestic violence, including sexual, verbal, and physical abuse; lack of available resources; and lack of access to care. For more information on the importance of woman’s treatment issues, please contact the Wisconsin Women’s Education Network on Addiction and Recovery (WWEN) at (608) 265-2679.
Related Questions
- Why do women choose to drink when they are pregnant when they know that alcohol can cause harmful effects?Where can I find an FAS support group?
- Why do women choose to drink when they are pregnant when they know that alcohol can cause harmful effects?
- Would it be harmful for pregnant women to drink mineral water?
