For this discussion board, you will read an article about criminalizing substance abuse while pregnant. In addition, you will view the videos below on babies born addicted.

In your discussion, answer the following questions discussing the issues raised in the article and in the film clip as part of your response:

• Should a woman who uses substances that are known to be harmful to the fetus be held responsible if some issue arises as a result? Why or why not?
• What are the pros and cons of making the use of such substances while pregnant a crime?
• Is there a difference in the consequences based on whether there is harm to the fetus or not, for not all situations where teratogens are used result in a problem? Justify your response.

To help you understand the feasibility of law as it relates to substance abuse and pregnancy, refer to Angelotta & Appelbaum's (2017) Download Angelotta & Appelbaum's (2017)article, Criminal Charges for Child Harm from Substance Use in Pregnancy" in The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online.

Reference: Angelotta, C., & Appelbaum, P. S. (2017). Criminal charges for child harm from substance use in pregnancy. The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online, 45(2), 193-203.