Drug Tests Are Not Parenting Tests

The Fight to Reimagine Support for Pregnant People Who Use Drugs

We must decriminalize parental drug use and eliminate barriers to healthcare. 

“Drug Tests Are Not Parenting Tests” highlights efforts and actions that can be taken to end the War on Drugs on families. It starts with a historical framing of the family regulation system (FRS) to provide context on the punitive nature of FRS laws. It also argues that this historical framing must be a part of the legislative history if the goal is to repair the history of family separation policies. It then moves on to highlight state informed consent bills, national organizing efforts and efforts legislators must support to build out support, not separation.