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Sample Demographics and Case
Characteristics continued
• Allegations
– Vast majority of cases had neglect allegations
(over 90%)
• Money Spent on Alcohol & Drugs
– At baseline, mothers spent an average of $98
on alcohol in the 30 days prior to the start of
their case (range of $3-$550)
– At baseline, mothers spent an average of $649
on drugs in the 30 days prior to the start of
their case (range of $20-$9,000)
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