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Drugs, alcohol fuel child abuse and neglect in Kentucky

Drugs, alcohol fuel child abuse and neglect in Kentucky
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"Kentucky doesn't begin to have the substance-abuse treatment services that are needed to support these families." Kentucky cabinet officials told legislators in December that providing treatment and services for drug-addicted parents was its most …
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DHS, policies are scrutinized after drug-related child deaths

Methamphetamine Withdrawal Treatment in the News

Methamphetamine Withdrawal Treatment: DHS, policies are scrutinized after drug-related child deaths
Use of drugs such as methamphetamine and cocaine during pregnancy frequently causes low-birth-weight, premature babies with underdeveloped organs who suffer withdrawal symptoms from the drugs. The babies are screened for drugs in their… Continue reading

Johnson, Baker appear on child abuse charges

Methamphetamine Testing in the News

Methamphetamine Testing: Johnson, Baker appear on child abuse charges
8 at home after forensic hair follicle testing determined their 3-year-old daughter had been exposed to methamphetamine and marijuana. Police removed the girl from the parents that day. At the hearing Thursday, police investigators Daniel Shea… Continue reading

Substance Rehab: NEPAL: Few resources for child drug addicts in Dharan

Substance Rehab in the News

Substance Rehab: NEPAL: Few resources for child drug addicts in Dharan
Drug rehab centres for children, no,” said Shrestha. In collaboration with KYC and the local government, UPCA is planning to monitor street children engaged in substance abuse and better implement programmes. With a local… Continue reading

Child endangerment drugs

Child endangerment drugs

Is there a rehab program or facility you can send your child to if he doesnt want to quit drugs? Help!!!?

Question by rani: Is there a rehab program or facility you can send your child to if he doesnt want to quit drugs? Help!!!?
My brother is 17, i knew he was addicted to cigs, but now hes doing hard core drugs. My parents have tried boarding school, he… Continue reading