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Advocacy for Punitive Measures Against Prenatal Substance Use

In response to the harm caused by prenatal substance use, some have proposed punitive measures. These include mandatory drug screenings for pregnant individuals with a history of substance abuse, followed by arrest, prosecution, and imprisonment if use continues.

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