The Indiana Perinatal Network (IPN) has produced a unique training DVD to educate health care providers on proper screening and treatment for pregnant women using tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.  Integrating Screening and Treatment of Substance Use into Routine Prenatal Care incorporates practical role-play scenarios with clinical and research-based materials and interventions. It also emphasizes the importance of taking a supportive/empathetic approach with pregnant women as opposed to a shame-based approach. Recent research indicates that only 5-10 percent of pregnant women are identified and receive appropriate treatment for their substance use disorder.

The DVD features the work of Dr. James Nocon, Clinical Associate Professor, IU School of Medicine and Director of the Prenatal Recovery Clinic at Wishard Memorial Hospital.  This first of its kind educational product was produced in cooperation with the IU School of Medicine, the Indiana Chapter of AAP, the Indiana Section of ACOG, the Indiana Department of Health, Indianapolis Healthy Start and the Indiana March of Dimes.  The DVD has been approved for CMEs, nursing contact hours and social work CEUs.