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Reason Foundation's Layla Bou Harfouch: The Risks of Mandatory Interventions in Child Welfare
Layal Bou Harfouch, a drug policy analyst at Reason Foundation, discussed New Mexico's Senate Bill 42 on the Health Policy Podcast. The bill aims to implement mandatory substance use treatment for pregnant individuals who disclose substance use, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on families and child welfare. Bou Harfouch emphasizes the need for a more nuanced approach to substance use and child safety, highlighting the risks of a one-size-fits-all policy.
2026-06-16 · with Layal Bou Harfouch
