When I first entered nursing school back in the late eighties, I met an artist, JD Smith. He drew this picture which was used in the Los Angeles County area to reduce crack and illicit drug use in expectant mothers.
The caption, "He couldn't Take the hit. If you're pregnant don't take drugs" resonates today just as much as back in the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic.
Although his graphic art was, well graphic, there are still unmet needs in communities where drugs and alcohol use in pregnancy is adversely affecting unborn babies.
Recently, a baby was born prematurely to Utah teen, Englert, who was photographed at a party with alcohol days before giving birth to her baby then dumping it in a trash can, leaving her daughter to die, with it's umbilical cord still attached.
What do you think about the attached graphic art? Do you think the image on the picture and information is enough to raise awareness and reduce illicit drug or alcohol use in pregnant women, like Englert?
Certainly a picture alone isn't enough, but when does serious dialogue resume addressing family planning, birth control, unfit parents, policy, and respectful, proper health care access for mentally ill?
iPattye on www.CollarMe.com
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