Expectant mothers aren't just breathing, eating, and drinking for 2, but what they become exposed to, including drugs and alcohol, has effects on their child. If a pregnant woman is drinking alcohol or taking any type of illicit drug or prescription medication that may adversely influence their baby, like prescription pain medications or hypnotics which are often abused non-medically, so is their baby. It is therefore essential that addiction treatment for expectant mothers is available and utilized on an immediate basis, so that both mother and child can avoid any severe and disastrous effects. Becoming abstinent one one's own, even though one's pregnancy is at risk, isn't as simple as one could think. Being a substance abuser can cloud one's decision making and priorities, which can make it difficult to really make the correct choices regarding one's pregnancy. In addiction treatment for expectant mothers, rehab counselors will ensure that rehab client is safely detoxed and receives the treatment they have to remain sober through out their pregnancy and beyond. This can be sure 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 substance abuse free life.