When Cannabis Calls CPS: Bias and Outdated Policies Target Minority Families

New research reveals the harsh truth—parents of color are scrutinized, investigated, and often separated from their children over cannabis use, while other substances go unchecked.

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has handed down some difficult truths about racial bias within child welfare. The findings show that African American infants are disproportionately subjected to drug testing in hospitals, particularly when allegations of parental cannabis use arise. It’s a painful reminder that…