Get Smart: Bullying

Published September 17, 2013

Get Smart: Bullying – This is a new series I will be doing every month or so on subjects like: Suicide, eating disorders, drug abuse, pregnancy, and abuse. Comment for any suggest…

Pregnant in Indiana? Get Ready for Forced Drug Testing
For a number of states that have proposed bills to deal with drug abuse while pregnant, those who are found to be abusing drugs have seen charges under “chemical endangerment” laws that have put them behind bars. Others have faced murder charges …
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Indiana attorney general calls for drug testing of pregnant women
The exposure can lead to an existing addiction to drugs known as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), which can cause withdrawal symptoms shortly after birth. According to Zoeller (pictured below), the symptoms associated with NAS cost Indiana …
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18% Pregnant Women Endangering Infants By Drinking During Pregnancy
According to a new report, approximately 18 percent of women in their first trimester of pregnancy consumed alcohol within the past month. Illustrating the importance of early detection of drug abuse, those with substance abuse issues should contact a …
Read more on PR Web (press release)