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. 1998 Jan;88(1):117-9.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.88.1.117.

National survey of the states: policies and practices regarding drug-using pregnant women

W Chavkin  1 , V Breitbart, D Elman, P H Wise
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National survey of the states: policies and practices regarding drug-using pregnant women

W Chavkin et al. Am J Public Health. 1998 Jan.

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  • Am J Public Health 1998 Mar;88(3):438
  • Am J Public Health 1998 May;88(5):820

Abstract

Objectives: This study assessed the impact of national policy shifts on state policies and practices regarding substance-using mothers.

Methods: A 1995 telephone survey of substance abuse and child protective services directors in all 50 states and the District of Columbia was compared with a similar 1992 survey.

Results: There have been significant increases in state interventions for drug-using pregnant women (e.g., criminal prosecution, toxicology testing of women and neonates). Federal resources for treatment and oversight are being replaced by state control of reduced funds for treatment.

Conclusions: The earlier policy of expanding treatment for addicted women is being replaced by reduction of services and increased state intervention.

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    1. Am J Public Health. 1994 Oct;84(10):1658-61 - PubMed
    1. J Am Med Womens Assoc. 1995 Sep-Oct;50(5):164-6 - PubMed

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