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Many states already practice this. I don't know much about the mother getting arrested but, child protective services will step in if the baby is born addicted. In fact, in cases where the mother has a drug history and is currently in drug treatment, they usually do tests on the baby when it is born. I'm an advocate for methadone for women who are addicted to opiates and are pregnant because its controlled by a doctor with a specialized DEA number, it helps with the cravings, and it's much safer than shooting anything into your veins which can lead to Aids. When mothers in methadone treatment, in NY, have a baby, the child usually gets placed with someone else at first but, later goes back to the mother if it is proven through her treatment counselor (and sometimes also a PO) that she is not abusing drugs.
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