Drug Trend Spurs Official Crackdown

Drug trend spurs official crackdown
He compared the profound effects of the chemicals on the central nervous system to getting high on methamphetamines such as “crystal meth” or strong hallucinogens. “That should make anybody nervous,” he said. “You'll get a lot of young people who think …
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County settles wrongful death claim
12 am – Medlin returned Palmer's call and said Valerie had smoked crystal methamphetamine. • 12:12 am – Smith called transportation officer Gilbert Montez to transport Valerie to the hospital. Montez was at home and said he would dress and come in to …
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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 system, …
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Doc Group Recommends ADHD Drugs for Kids as Young as 4
Theres a reason it's called “kiddy coke,” grinding 20-30mg and snorting it gives a high quite like crystal meth. I even knew one teen who would regularly steal entire bottles of ADHD meds from neighborhood kids and sell them to others. …
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