Expectant mothers aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for two, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, has effects on their child. If an expectant mother is having a drink or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription medication which may negatively influence their child, including prescription pain medications or hypnotics which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. It is therefore imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and utilized on an immediate basis, to ensure that both mother and baby can avoid any significant and disastrous effects. Becoming sober one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as easy as one could think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, which causes it to be difficult to make the correct choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will assure that rehabilitation client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they need to stay sober through out their pregnancy and beyond. This can make sure that they can be a competent and loving parent for their child when they deliver their baby, and can continue to experience a drug and alcohol free life.