ACOG Policy Statement on the Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs During Pregnancy
Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women
Number 538, October 2012
Below is the Link to the Complete ACOG Committee Statement:
Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs During Pregnancy
The 4 P's of Screening Mothers for Drug use During Pregnancy
Parents: Did any of your parents have a problem with alcohol or other drug use?
Partner: Does your partner have a problem with alcohol or drug use?
Past: In the past, have you had difficulties in your life due to alcohol or other drugs, including prescription medications?
Present: In the past month have you drunk any alcohol or used other drugs?
Scoring: Any “yes” should trigger further questions.
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