The Following Statement Is True

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following statement is true:

• A) Women who had ingested illicit drugs while pregnant could be prosecuted under laws passed under the George W. Bush administration.
• B) Few women were ever prosecuted for ingesting drugs while pregnant.
• C) According to the text, unborn children have benefited from laws prosecuting women for taking illicit drugs while pregnant.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, is a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

Diagnostic Criteria

Specific guidelines used by professionals to determine if an individual’s symptoms align with a particular psychological disorder or medical condition.

Legal Problems

Issues arising from the interpretation, application, or violation of laws.

Psychoactive Effects

Changes in mood, perception, or behaviour induced by substances that affect the central nervous system.