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Drug Affected Preschooler
Asked by F.H. from Eugene
on April 5, 2010
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My husband and I adopted a sibling set of girls. the youngest is now 4 and can't seem to to stop picking at things. She was a drug baby and from the record we receiv...
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- Hi F., Bless your family for bringing these girls into a loving home. I hope you are connected with a good network of psychologists, family therapists, addiction/d...
- Drug affected children respond well to Occupational Therapy. Seek out a therapist that specializes in pediatrics, and that works with children that have these issues.
- Hi F., Drugs, even legal ones, stay in the body until removed. They continue to contraindicate with everything that the body comes in contact with. You may need to ...
Drug Testing Whehn Applying for Welfare
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on August 9, 2011
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I read that Flordia and Kentucky are going to start drug testing those who apply for welfare. There have been all the rightous quote on facebook about how people who ...
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- While in theory, I think it's a fantastic idea, but I wholeheartedly agree with you that only the child will suffer.
- Yes, yes, and yes!! It's about accountability. We deserve to know that our tax dollars are being spent to help people who need it, not people who make a career out ...
- EDIT: Child Find is geared for children birth through age 3. There are two separate sets of regulations guiding the processes with different criteria and requirements...
What to Say to BIL Who Attempted Suicide
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on March 8, 2012
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I had a different question on here earlier about my BIL who attempted suicide last night but that got answered (thank you) so now I have a new question. My husband ju...
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- Dear Sally, This must be so hard. Perhaps you could write him a short note of support - that way, you wouldn't have to worry about any awkwardness of an in-person sta...
- If he said that - a hospital needs to be called and he needs to go in for psychiatric help. I'm really sorry. my pseudo big sister's husband committed suicide l...
- Addiction is often the result of an attempt to self medicate away the pain from depression. It is not unusual for addicts to attempt suicide. I would strongly recommen...
Strattera for My Daughter? ***EDITED***
Asked by K.E. from Spokane
on July 21, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My daughter was diagnosed with ODD at 3 years old, and recently our pediatrician has noticed ADHD behavior as well. We've been looking into PsychoSocial Re...
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- ADD/ADHD and other mental conditions are best diagnosed by mental health professionals. I'd take her to one of those before her pediatrician. Medication is not the on...
- I don't have any advice about the meds either, but I just wanted to offer my support. My daughter was never "officially" diagnosed when she was younger but ODD was o...
- Hi K., My Son is 11 and he was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6. My Son has taken Ritalin, Concerta, Strattera, Risperdal, Daytrana and Adderal and to this date no...
Looking for Help with Back Pain.
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on August 29, 2011
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I'm trying to figure out where to take my daughter for back help. I've been taking her to a chiropractor but she has to keep getting adjustments and the back isn't do...
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- I've had back pain most of my entire adult life but I always blamed it on lifting my disabled son or working out. I went to chiropractors for years and trusted them. A...
- I went to the TX Back Institute and received wonderful care. They have chiropractors, surgeons, and rehabilitation specialists on staff so you get the full treatment r...
- You don't say what is wrong with her back, but I grew up with a chiropracter (my grandfather). Since he has long been retired, I now go to Dr. Robert Louder. He's gr...
Bachelor of Science in Human Sevices/Management
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on September 6, 2008
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What type of job could you do with this degree?
Thanks,
K.
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- I'm thinking an HR position?? But I would call a career counselor at a local college. Best of luck to you!
- I would contact a rep from a near by college D. S
- With this degree you can work in social services for like the state level and city level. There are many jobs put there for like state workers and city workers. There ...
My Friend...
Asked by T.G. from Pueblo
on May 3, 2011
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Hey Momma's...
This one makes me sad because I dont know how to help my friend. My friend Kasey has a husband who is battling with addiction to pain meds, and is ver...
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- **EDIT: she can keep trying to push things under the rug and pretending to make nice. Or, she can think about herself and her kids... and protect them. Some drug add...
- He is an addict, end of story. Your friend cannot force him to get help, he has to do it on his own, and for himself. As long as she is sitting idly by, she is esse...
- Nar-Anon would be helpful http://www.nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/Nar-Anon_Home.html
Concern for a Family Member
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on May 5, 2010
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I am concerned about an immediate family member (who has young kids - 5 & 12) who appears to have a drinking problem. The family member is single with joint custody ...
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- I am so sorry for your neice and nephew. They are very lucky to have you. I don't think the e-mail will get you any further than a phone call or a face-to-face - you...
- She will delete the message rather than hear it. Your choices are to turn her in to CPS because of the neglect of the children you are seeing, or to arrange a lar...
- I agree that interventions are most helpful when not undertaken by only one family member or friend. Defensiveness can shut out one person pretty effectively, but two,...
Am I the Only One? :(
Asked by A.L. from Seattle
on January 7, 2011
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I am currently going through a really hard time. I am a childless mother. My mother has custody of my daughter due to my relapse, and I am having a really hard time fi...
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- I watched my best friend go through addiction. It was gut wrenching and I truly hope you get treatment so that you can be with your daughter again. My prayers are with...
- Hi there, I just want to commend you for coming and asking for help. It takes alot of courage to ask for help. I don' t have any pearls of wisdom for you, but just ...
- A., I have not been in your shoes, but I know people who have. And probably worse--homeless, no idea where their kids were, etc....horrible. It CAN be turned around....
Moms of Older Children, I Need Help / Advice
Asked by T.L. from Chicago
on April 10, 2008
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Moms of older kids....
I am in a real difficult spot. I need to put my almost-19-yr-old son out of the house. Before I sound like a cruel mother, I'll outline jus...
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- T., Search the NAMI website for your local chapter. They are a tremendous resource when you're looking for options. K
- T., Typically hospitals have social workers to help with different patient cases. I would start there. I would hope they would be able to recommend a place especial...
- Has he been diagnosed with anything? You mentioned medications, but have they labeled him with bipolar or something else? If so, I would look into the diagnosis furt...
