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should be on the talents and capabilities, not the inabilities, of our children. built, our country has earned the title of “World’s Leading Jailer.” In 1980, and other infectious diseases has become a public health nightmare. Little of well. The ... [... more]
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For All Mother's
This is for all Mothers who have been brought coffee in bed and drank the whole cup of lukewarm liquid that was made with yesterdays coffee grounds. This is for all Mothers who have stayed up at night waiting for their teenage child to come home, ... [... more]
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Street Safety Ideas For Kids With Learning Disabilities
1. Don't chase a ball into the street. Playing ball in the front yard is one of the most dangerous activities I can think of. A child could be concentrating so much on running after the ball that they forget there may be cars coming down the ... [... more]
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Introduction: Between Two Pages
Over the next several weeks, I will bring you (in part) Chapter Eleven of BETWEEN TWO PAGES:Children of Substance by Susan Hubenthal and GriefNet Parents who are a collection of wounded parents whose children have died from a drug related death. ... [... more]
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The "Other War"
Our cities are being destroyed by crime and violence. By not allowing needle exchange programs the spread of AIDS and other infectious diseases has become a public health nightmare. Little of the drug war budget is being spent on treatment even ... [... more]
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Something About Kelly, The Final Nail
Kelly remained clean and sober for several years, although his health issues made it difficult for him to keep a job. Kelly died on the floor of his home with 3 needle marks in his right arm. He had hired one of his old drugging buddies to do ... [... more]
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Why Do Kids Take Drugs?
Mentally, emotionally and/or physically ill young people often self medicate to relieve their anxiety and fear and numb their pain. They are targets for drug pushers because they are so easily manipulated; and they commonly make bad decisions and ... [... more]
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More Teens Risky Behavior
The study of nicotine tells a similar story. The majority of smokers begin in their teen years, until recently no studies have been done how the adolescent brain responds to nicotine. When rats were injected with nicotine every day for over two ... [... more]
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Something About Kelly, More Nails
Against my wishes, at age 21 Kelly and a friend moved about 60 miles away. Late one night Kelly called me from a phone booth asking me for help. He said he just used some heroin and he was afraid he was dying. He couldn’t tell me what street he ... [... more]
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