Mothers with Addiction Problems Often Are Caught in a Double

Multiple Choice

Mothers with addiction problems often are caught in a double bind that makes recovery difficulty. What is that bind?

A) They are often victims of family violence and find it difficult to leave their partner/spouse.
B) Insurance does not cover women's in-patient treatment so they cannot get the care they need.
C) Most in-patient treatment facilities do not allow mothers to bring their children with them and the feelings of inadequacy as a parent interferes with their ability to focus on recovery.
D) There are no programs to help women recover from alcohol or substance abuse since it is impractical to remove a mother from her children.