Parental Substance Use as Child Maltreatment - New Mexico

Substance-Exposed Newborns 
Citation: Ann. Stat. § 32-1-4(Y)

The term 'plan of care' means a plan created by a health-care professional intended to ensure the safety and well-being of a substance-exposed newborn by addressing the treatment needs of the child and any of the child's parents, relatives, guardians, family members, or caregivers to the extent those treatment needs are relevant to the child's safety.

Children Exposed to Parental Substance Use
Citation: Ann. Stat. § 30-6-1(D), (I), (J)

Abuse of a child consists of a person knowingly, intentionally, or negligently, and without justifiable cause, causing or permitting a child to be placed in a situation that may endanger the child's life or health.

Evidence that demonstrates that a child has been knowingly, intentionally, or negligently allowed to enter or remain in a motor vehicle, building, or any other premises that contain chemicals and equipment used or intended for use in the manufacture of a controlled substance shall be deemed prima facie evidence of abuse of the child.

Evidence that demonstrates that a child has been knowingly and intentionally exposed to the use of methamphetamine shall be deemed prima facie evidence of abuse of the child.