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State responses to alcohol use and pregnancy: findings from the alcohol policy information system
- Authors:
- DRABBLE Laurie, THOMAS Sue, O'CONNOR Lisa A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 14(2), 2014, pp.191-206.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article describes U.S. state policies related to alcohol use during pregnancy, using data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol Policy Information System. Specifically, this study examines trends in policies enacted by states over time and types of policies enacted across states in the United States, with a focus on whether laws were supportive or punitive toward women. Findings revealed substantial variability in characteristics of policies (19 primarily supportive, 12 primarily punitive, 12 with a mixed approach, and 8 with no policies). Findings underscore the need to examine possible consequences of policies, especially of punitive policies and “mixed” approaches. (Publisher abstract)