This resource highlights that substance use disorder is a medical condition, not a moral failing, and emphasizes the important role that families and partners play in supporting pregnant loved ones with compassion and understanding. It offers practical guidance on how to provide supportive, non-judgmental care, communicate with kindness, and create safer, calmer environments. The document also reminds caregivers to prioritize their own wellbeing and connects families to mental health, substance use, prenatal, and crisis supports across Canada.
