Citation

Davis SK. J. Subst. Abuse Treat. 1990; 7(4): 225-232.

Affiliation

Orange County Drug Abuse Services, Perinatal Treatment Program, Santa Ana, California.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2290185

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to define chemical dependency in women as a maladaptive response to inadequate upbringing. A description of the situational and psychological variables that characterize chemically dependent women is offered as well as attributes these women lack that are necessary for effective parenting. The dysfunctional child-rearing patterns and the consequential outcome for the children are also described. Suggestions for clinical intervention are provided.

Language: en