Secrecy Versus Disclosure: Women with Substance Use Disorders Share Experiences in Help Seeking During Pregnancy.

Ruth ParisAnna L HerriottMihoko MaruSarah E HackingAmy R Sommer

Published in: Maternal and child health journal (2020)

The centrality of shame, guilt, and stigma regarding substance misuse must be addressed by medical and mental health providers in order to increase disclosure and improve access to care for women with SUDs.

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