Effects of Drug Addicted Mothers on Their Children?
Question by Hello Beautiful: Effects of drug addicted mothers on their children?
I’m writing a book involving a drug addicted mother and her eleven, that’s right ELEVEN children. The mother is addicted to cocaine, along with alcohol. But I don’t know what the complications of this would be on her children. Any websites or information is wonderful 🙂
Best answer:
Answer by Kimberly Rex, Holistic Practice
Hello! Bless your heart for writing this book. I have worked with children with special needs for many years.
Cause/Effects from drug addicted mother:
1) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: cross-over addiction
2) Difficulties with self-regulating self
3) Learning Disabilities: for a number of reasons dependent on early development/attachment/family dynamics, etc.
4) Behavioral Disorders: for a number of reasons w/family dynamics unless supported
5) Attachment Disorders: insecurity, failing to bond, or inability to separate, confusion
6) Exposure to cycle of addiction and the emotional effects associated with cycle:
Good resource: The Family by John Bradshaw
7) Lower birth weight and premature birth
8) Deformity of lungs, heart and genitals and impact on nervous system’s function to calm or alert
( function properly)
9) Inability of child’s liver to metabolize toxins efficiently
10) Neglect and abandonment
11) Sensory Integration issues: inability to process incoming stimuli visually, auditorally or kinesthetically (overwhelmed or depleted)
12) Homelessness and instability in emotional, physical and mental development
13) Abuse and witness to abuse
The need for working with children to meet their special needs should be the focus for any child presenting with particular issues, no matter the origin. Check into pre-school and home support for families who have children with special needs is very helpful. The connection of the family/mother to support could be minimized due to the cycle of addiction, homelessness, poverty, etc. These factors affect the long-term potential for growth and healing of each child. So it is important to look at the ramifications of lack of connection. Depending on the state and the funding available, the earlier the family, educational system, and community services intervene…the better. It takes a village. Early intervention and support is essential.
Warm Regards,
Kimberly
http://www.windowstotheheart.net
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