Expectant mothers aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for just 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 illegal drug or prescription drug which can adversely impact their child, like prescription pain killers or hypnotics which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. Therefore, it's crucial that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and made use of on an immediate basis, to ensure both mother and child can avoid any significant and disastrous consequences. Becoming sober one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as easy as one would think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, which can make it difficult to make the right choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will guarantee that treatment client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to stay sober for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond. This will make sure that they can be a loving and caring parent to their child when they deliver their baby, and can go on to experience a substance abuse free life.