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Risk/protective factors among addicted mothers' offspring: a replication study.

M M Weissman1, G McAvay, R B Goldstein

  • 1Department of Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York 10032, USA. weissmanchild.cpmc.columbia.edu.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
|November 5, 1999
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Children of mothers with opioid or cocaine addiction show high rates of psychiatric disorders, including depression, ODD, conduct disorder, and ADHD. Early assessment and treatment are crucial for these at-risk youth.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited research exists on school-aged children of drug-dependent parents.
  • Understanding offspring outcomes is vital for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically study school-aged offspring of drug-dependent patients.
  • To compare findings with a similar independent study from 1998 for replication.
  • To provide an empirical basis for preventive interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Two independent studies assessed parents and offspring blindly using direct diagnostic interviews.
  • Parental assessment of offspring was also collected.
  • Data reanalysis was performed to replicate findings.

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Main Results:

  • High rates of psychiatric disorders (60%) in offspring were replicated.
  • Specific disorders included major depression (20-26%), oppositional defiant disorder (18-23%), conduct disorder (17-9%), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (13-8%).
  • Substance abuse (5-10%) and high comorbidity in mothers were also noted.

Conclusions:

  • Replicating findings through independent study reanalysis is cost-effective for validating research.
  • Opiate-addicted mothers with young children require assessment and treatment for substance dependence and psychopathology.
  • Offspring need monitoring for mood disorders, conduct disorders, and substance use.