Chemical Abuse
The WSMA is committed to actively participating in addressing the
increasing incidence of drug-addicted newborns by interacting with
substance abuse contractors, the DSHS Prenatal Care Program, and other
state agencies and community groups to identify: 1) the needs of
drug-addicted parents and babies; 2) the means by which to meet those
needs; and 3) ways of educating the community about available resources.
(EC Rpt N, A-88) (Amended A-23)
The WSMA is committed to working with state agencies, community groups and
the legislature to address the chemical abuse of infants by developing
non-punitive treatment for mothers and babies through innovative pilot
programs of prevention, treatment, counseling, and care both during
pregnancy and following birth. (EC Rpt H, A-90) (Reaffirmed A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services