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Many drug users not only put their own health at risk but that of those around them. So often, children are the first to be affected when drugs are brought into a home. That was the case recently in Arizona. A couple from the town of Buckeye has been arrested for endangering a minor by […]
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Researchers have long known that there is a strong link between exposure to trauma in childhood and substance abuse later in life. However, more research was needed to understand further how this trauma actually causes substance abuse. A recent study, by the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University, sought to fill in […]
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Thousands of people lose their lives every year when drivers choose to get behind the wheel while drunk, putting their lives and the lives of others at risk. And many of the victims of these accidents don’t even have drivers licenses yet. Drunk driving accidents are a leading cause of death for children in the […]
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Celebrities aren’t always the best role models to turn to for advice on raising children. In fact, they might be the last people many would look to for advice concerning children. But one parental strategy coming out of Hollywood has recently made waves, and for once, the reaction is positive. Anne Hathaway said she would […]
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The use of methamphetamine remains a major issue throughout much of the United States. It has an effect not just on the users of the drug, but on their families as well, and in many cases can lead to child abuse and neglect. This was the case recently in Kansas, as two parents have been […]
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Many mothers often ask themselves whether it’s really that bad to have a drink while pregnant. Doctors still advise against it, and research shows that heavy drinking or drug use can have a negative impact on a child’s health. Court Steps In However, a recent court ruling said that a mother should not be charged […]
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As the opioid epidemic continues to spread throughout America, there was another sad reminder recently that the victims are not always drug users. A young child was found dead in Michigan after ingesting a large dose of fentanyl, one of the most potent synthetic opioids available today and a significant cause of overdoses. The child, […]
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