Prescott AZ (April 19, 2018) – The Yavapai County Prenatal Care Team invites you to attend a conversation on “Addiction and Pregnancy”. The conversation will take place on Thursday, May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in two locations: the Prescott Board of Supervisors Board Room, 1015 Fair Street in Prescott and the Verde Room, 2nd Floor, Yavapai County Cottonwood Annex, 10 S. 6th Street in Cottonwood.
The conversation will focus on resources and assistance available to pregnant mothers with substance abuse use disorders and substance exposed newborns. Local experts will present information on Adverse Childhood Experiences and how trauma affects life experiences.
The conversation will also focus on why pregnant woman are using drugs and the importance of addressing the stigma surrounding treatment for pregnant moms with substance use disorders in order to support healthy pregnancies.
If you are interested in being a part of this important conversation please RSVP to MATFORCE at 928 708 0100 or matforce@cableone.net. Lunch will be provided.
