Pregnant Chemically Dependent Women: The New Criminals
- 26 July 1991
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Affilia
- Vol. 6 (2) , 61-73
- https://doi.org/10.1177/088610999100600206
Abstract
The latest casualties in the war on drugs are pregnant, chemically dependent women, who are viewed as the perpetrators of fetal abuse. Recent litigation has elevated the rights of the fetus over the rights of the mother. This article examines the medical and legal basis for the punitive policies directed at pregnant, chemically dependent women and suggests an alternative policy.Keywords
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