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Fresno City College Psychology Effects of Drugs on Newborns Discussion
In line with current controversies about the limits of the law, moral reasoning, personal freedom, and the beginning of human life, think about the following scenario: Susan has been arrested for possession of crack cocaine and tested positive. At the time, she was three months pregnant. She’ll face incarceration for the duration of the pregnancy and her rights as a parent will be terminated immediately after delivery based on the premise that she’s abusing her child.
Do you feel the authorities have the right to intervene? Write a response (about 3/4-1 page) focusing on this issue. For full points your response should include a discussion about prenatal development and the effect of this particular teratogen during prenatal development. Remember these assignments should reflect your growing understanding of the course content.
What if it wasn’t an illegal drug such as crack cocaine, but alcohol or tobacco? Would your argument be different? Why or Why not? This should also include a discussion about how these particular teragotens affect development.
