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Fact Sheet: Impact of Methamphetamine on Children
The specific dangers faced by children who
live at or visit drug-production
sites or are present during drug production include:
* Inhalation, absorption, or ingestion of toxic chemicals, drugs,
or
contaminated foods or drink that may result in respiratory difficulties,
nausea, chest pain, eye and tissue irritation, chemical burns, and
death;
* Fires and explosions resulting from dangerous methamphetamine
production processes;
* Abuse and neglect by parents who often binge on methamphetamine
and traumatic consequences that result; and,
* Hazardous living conditions (firearms, code violations, poor ventilation
and sanitation).
Link to Fact Sheet http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/news/press05/meth_children_factsheet.html
Aug 18, 2005, 18:59
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New
Place, Same Place
Those who know me know that I like to keep
busy. With two active grandsons (and one on the way!), two grown
children, a husband, my position as executive director of RCPC,
and involvement with numerous community organizations as a volunteer,
board member, or supporter, I am rarely sitting still.
Aug 10, 2005, 19:40
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Patience
is the Capital "P" in Parenting
I just wrapped up my first season coaching
an under-6 soccer team this summer. Having coached older kids and
having years of experience playing the game, I was totally prepared
for the team.
Or so I thought.
Midway through my first practice, I realized that my experience
with soccer was not quite as important as my experience parenting.
With nine four and five year-olds running around following their
every whim and every beetle and butterfly, patience became my personal
coaching mantra.
Aug 10, 2005, 19:57
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Message
from the Director
Last time I briefly touched on the risk factors
associated with child abuse and neglect. This time I would like
to share with you an excerpt from Helping Little Kids Succeed Alaskan
Style, written by and for Alaskans. This expert talks about protective
factors and the "Power of Five."
Nov 2, 2004, 16:00
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Partners
in Prevention
I’ve read some interesting articles recently.
One questioned why national politicians limit their support for
children’s issues to the fact that they “love children” and never
raise the specter of child abuse and neglect. The other article
mentioned that we, as individuals, families, and communities across
the nation, spend our money on those things that we value most:
a roof over our heads, food to eat, medical insurance….
Nov 2, 2004, 15:00
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