Brookhaven Hospital: Mental Health Treatment for Behavioral Health Problems, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders, Brain Injuries, and Renewal Christian Treatment and Recovery

Thursday, September 22, 2005 3:34 PM
posted by Michael Mason

Substance Abuse and Pregnancy

SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a report in 2003 that showed shocking statistics regarding substance abuse by pregnant women:

--4.1 percent of pregnant woman report binge drinking.
--4.3 reported illicity drug use
--18 percent reported smoking cigarrettes

Despite a significant amount of warning, women with substance abuse problems have a difficult time refraining from their addictions. The consequences can be extremely harmful and even fatal to infants and babies.

Click here to read the SAMHSA report
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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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