Susan Horton

Ep 238: A woman who ate a poppy seed salad the day before giving birth found herself accused of illicit drug use

This is the Susan Horton story.

If you or someone you know is facing mental or substance problems there is help. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Also the APA provides a list of Treatment centers and resources for pregnant substance-using women and girls https://www.apa.org/pi/women/resources/treatment-resources-pregnant-women.pdf

Sources for Today's Episode:

Reveal Podcast

The Marshall Project

https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/09/09/drug-test-pregnancy-pennsylvania-california

NY Post

Los Angeles Times

Revealnews.org

Mother Jones

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