Expectant mothers aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but anything they become exposed to, including alcohol and drugs, has effects on their baby. If an expectant mother is consuming alcohol or taking any kind of illicit drug or prescription drug which could adversely affect their child, including prescription pain medications or sedatives which can be abused non-medically, so is their child. It is therefore imperative that addiction treatment for expectant mothers can be obtained and utilized on an immediate basis, in order that both mother and baby can avoid any severe and disastrous consequences. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is in danger, isn't as simple as one would think. As being a substance abuser can cloud one's judgment and priorities, which can make it difficult to really make the correct choices concerning one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, treatment counselors will ensure that rehab client is easily detoxed and receives the treatment they must have to stay sober for the remainder of their pregnancy and beyond that. This will ensure that they are able to be a loving and caring parent for their child once they deliver their baby, and can go on to have a drug and alcohol free life.