Jade Dass
A mother who was separated from her newborn daughter due to taking Suboxone, a prescribed medication for opioid addiction, during pregnancy. Her case is central to the Reveal investigation.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 51min
They Followed Doctors’ Orders. The State Took Their Babies.
Shoshana Walter, a seasoned reporter for Reveal, delves deep into the harrowing stories of mothers facing child welfare investigations due to their prescribed addiction medications. Jade Dass shares her personal struggle after taking Suboxone during pregnancy and losing custody of her newborn. The discussion uncovers the disconnection between medical advice and state actions, emphasizing societal stigma and the emotional turmoil families endure. Walter's upcoming book further explores these critical issues, shedding light on the intersection of motherhood, addiction, and systemic challenges.
Aug 31, 2024 • 51min
They Followed Doctors’ Orders. The State Took Their Babies.
Jade Dass, a mother navigating the challenges of opioid addiction treatment during pregnancy, shares her harrowing story. After following medical advice, she faced an investigation by child welfare authorities and lost custody of her newborn daughter. The podcast delves into systemic issues surrounding addiction medicine and the stigmatization of mothers using prescribed medications. It sheds light on racial biases in child welfare policies and highlights Jade's desperate fight to keep her family together against a backdrop of legal complexities and societal judgment.
