drug abuse in pregnancy

A study of the 1980s campaign against women who used drugs during pregnancy, examining the question of how and with what consequences a powerless category of women emerged as a threatening symbol of disorder, and an enemy in the domestic war on drugs.

A Congresswoman running for election to the U.S. Senate confronts the tragedy of drug abuse within her own family and is forced to examine her life as a result.

Introduces the risks of smoking and using drugs during pregnancy and discusses how an individual can come off legal, illegal, and prescription drugs both before and after discovering she is pregnant.

Presents diverse opinions on such topics as drug addicted babies, perinatal drug abuse, and fetal neglect.

Presents diverse opinions on such topics as drug addicted babies, perinatal drug abuse, and fetal neglect.