Drug Use, Recovery, and Maternal Instinct Bias - A Biocultural and Social-Ecological Approach

This book provides insight into barriers women experience when seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Findings indicate that models of "maternal instinct" often impede efforts for women seeking treatment, and recovery is more achievable when proper social and structural supports are in place.

About the author

Caitlyn D. Placek is a medical anthropologist and program evaluator who specializes in biocultural approaches to drug use and diet among reproductive-aged women from a cross-cultural perspective.

Summary

This book provides insight into barriers women experience when seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Findings indicate that models of “maternal instinct” often impede efforts for women seeking treatment, and recovery is more achievable when proper social and structural supports are in place.

Product details

• Authors: Caitlyn D Placek, Caitlyn D. Placek
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.2024
• EAN: 9781666937435
• ISBN: 978-1-66693-743-5
• No. of pages: 182
• Series: Anthropology of Well-Being: Individual, Community, Society
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Physical