title: Caring for Obstetric Patients Who are Substance Abusers: Developing a plan for treating the patient.
abstract: The risks of pregnancy, when combined with the risks of substance abuse, can terrify even the most competent unless the physician develops a rational and organized plan to treat the pregnant patient. If exposure to drugs is recognized early, a team of experienced health professionals can manage treatment appropriately and improve the outcome.
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Wittmann
authors.forename: K P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Abrahams