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State Laws on Substance Use Treatment for Incarcerated Pregnant and Postpartum People

The majority of states across the U.S. lack legislation that address SUD screening and treatment among incarcerated perinatal populations. Given the known limited access to SUD treatment for perinatal populations in custody, increasing legislative statutes could increase access to essential care.
 

Perspective
Correctional
Type
(2023) Incarcerated Pregnant People
State Laws on Substance Use Treatment for Incarcerated Pregnant and Postpartum People
Citation
Author(s)
Mollee K Steely Smith, Melissa J Zielinski, Carolyn Sufrin, Camille T Kramer, Sara J Benning, Rosemary Laine, and Rebecca J Shlafer
Publisher
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment
Publication Date
2023

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