Most research and work in the field of perinatal substance use and misuse focuses on the pregnant and parenting woman. But the father of the baby can plan an important role in the woman’s cessation of substance use as well as influencing a positive developmental trajectory. This webinar will present the latest information regarding the impact of a male’s use of substances on reproductive outcome and consequences for the child’s long-term development. Strategies for engaging the father in family treatment services also will be discussed.
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this session the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss the effects of a man’s substance use on epigenetic changes passed on to future generations.
2. Name three strategies for engaging the father in family treatment services and child-based interventions.