A 19 year old mother was arrested Wednesday after her newborn tested positive for cocaine.

Florence Co. Sheriff’s Office Capt Brett Camp said Michelle Ann Byrd of Scranton was arrested after a positive cocaine test.

At this time the young mother is out on bond and Department of Social Services is also involved in the investigation.

You can read more at http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/14456262/fcso-mother-newborn-test-positive-for-cocaine

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The reality of cocaine is that the addiction is so strong that it overrides all common sense and evidently motherly instinct to protect the unborn. And even in some cases to protect their born children.  Cases even show up with children accidentally taking drugs left laying around by addicted parents.  Not just mothers, but fathers and sperm doners which are addicted lack the responsibility for their actions.

Cocaine addicts often show lack of responsibility not only towards others but towards themselves.  The lack of parental responsibility is one of the key symptoms of cocaine use, along with meeting regular responsibilities.