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Pregnancy and Alcohol

Civil Commitment

Laws addressing involuntary civil commitment of pregnant alcohol abusers to treatment or involuntary placement in protective custody of the State for the protection of a fetus from prenatal exposure to alcohol.

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Variables: Pregnancy and Alcohol: Civil Commitment

  1. Civil Commitment

    • Existence of statutes or regulations authorizing the involuntary civil commitment of a pregnant woman who is using or abusing alcohol.