SC middle school students selling drugs on school premises

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Reports filed at Rock Hill Police Department indicate that several middle school students were involved in the sale and distribution of known narcotics on school grounds. A 14 year old student was seen selling the white powdery contents inside the restroom of Rawlinson Road Middle School. The incident was witnessed by another student who in turn reported the act to a teacher at the school. The teacher promptly confronted the student, and it was determined that the student did attempt to sell an illegal substance. The student in question had on his person a bag filled with a white substance that tested positive as Cocaine.
This is one of several recent reports going on at the middle school level for attempts of distributing drugs either illegal, or prescribed. Everything from birth control to alcohol have been distributed and sold in schools throughout the state. Schools are recommending parents regularly inventory their medicine cabinets, and keep all prescription medicines in a locked place within the home. Students caught in the recent drug selling, will be headed to family court.
The dangers of some of these drugs legal and illegal getting into the wrong hands and being taken are tremendous. Prescription drugs in the wrong hands can be just as lethal as street drugs, depending on the amount taken and by who. What many young people need to realize is taking any medicine that isn't prescribed for them can cause anything from a severe and deadly allergic reaction to any number of health issues. These recent reports further illustrate how important anti-drug education is at the middle schools today. More needs to be done, as these reports show, not enough has been done.
For more information and support see: The Addicted Family.

SC middle school students selling drugs on school premises

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Reports filed at Rock Hill Police Department indicate that several middle school students were involved in the sale and distribution of known narcotics on school grounds.
A 14 year old student was seen selling the white powdery contents inside the restroom of Rawlinson Road Middle School. The incident was witnessed by another student who in turn reported the act to a teacher at the school. The teacher promptly confronted the student, and it was determined that the student did attempt to sell an illegal substance. The student in question had on his person a bag filled with a white substance that tested positive as Cocaine.

This is one of several recent reports going on at the middle school level for attempts of distributing drugs either illegal, or prescribed. Everything from birth control to alcohol have been distributed and sold in schools throughout the state. Schools are recommending parents regularly inventory their medicine cabinets, and keep all prescription medicines in a locked place within the home. Students caught in the recent drug selling, will be headed to family court.

The dangers of some of these drugs legal and illegal getting into the wrong hands and being taken are tremendous. Prescription drugs in the wrong hands can be just as lethal as street drugs, depending on the amount taken and by who. What many young people need to realize is taking any medicine that isn't prescribed for them can cause anything from a severe and deadly allergic reaction to any number of health issues.
These recent reports further illustrate how important anti-drug education is at the middle schools today. More needs to be done, as these reports show, not enough has been done.
For more information and support see: The Addicted Family.

Image via WikipediaMontel Williams supports legalization of medicinal marijuana
If you live in South Carolina and are dealing with addiction, seek help by visiting, South Carolina Drug and Rehab Treatment.
Montel Williams, 54 is  a well known television personality, radio show host and actor. For many years he was known for
his straightforward approach to a wide variety of causes and issues affecting
society with his popular talk show "The Montel Williams Show." Williams was diagnosed in 1990 with Multiple Sclerosis and devotes a great deal of his time to many causes that was spawned from his personal battle with the disease. Williams has a new cause he is affiliated with, legalizing medicinal marijuana. Williams has openly admitted he uses medical marijuana, stating it helps to ease his Multiple Sclerosis-caused neuropathic pain.
The Maryland Senate passed a bill last year to allow physician-approved use of marijuana,
however The House didn't pass the measure. Lawmakers say they'll try again this year. The real challenge that will be faced by any legislation that does allow for the medicinal use of marijuana, is how to keep it from being abused and exploited by those who do not need the drug for medicinal purposes. Many need to be aware that most of the prescription drugs that are addictive today are being abused, illegally obtained and exploited.
While many mayargue that marijuana is not addictive, there are many that will say that it is, not only from a physical standpoint but also a mental standpoint. This cause is worthy of continued study and a resolution.

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Derek Boogaard's agent alleges pain killers too accessible to athletes

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Celebrities in general have the ability to obtain various prescription medications, often receiving multiple prescriptions from various doctors under assumed names. Michael Jackson, as well as Corey Haim were two recent examples of how deadly this ability is.

In SportsIllustrated.com, Derek Boogaard's agent, Ron Salcer hinted at a growing concern about the accessibility of pain killers to athletes, and raised concern that there is not enough medical supervision of these drugs.

Ron Salcer, said it's been hard dealing with the death of the player.
In SportsIllusted.com, Salcer stated,
"The scary part is Derek was doing so well, so much better," Salcer said, adding that Boogaard was "turning a corner."
Salcer said he feels pain medications have been made too accessible to athletes, who aren't often monitored closely or told about the dangers of what could happen if the drugs are taken the wrong way.
"I do think these pain meds get prescribed way too easily," he said. "Athletes, hockey players, deal with a lot of pain and injuries and want to get through them. There just has to be more education before they get prescribed. That is what concerns me."

Intervention episode tonight : Richard

If you are seeking help locally please know that addictions of any kind are a serious matter. If you live in South Carolina, you can seek information and help on addiction here: The William J. McCord Center

Tonight on Intervention the focus will be on 53 year old Richard. Time is of the essence to get this addict into treatment as he suffers from diabetes which puts his life in further jeopardy. Richard has kept a traumatic childhood event secret all his life.

Richard started his addiction downfall by the age of 11, when he first used alcohol to numb the emotional pain. As an adult, he was diagnosed with diabetes, and his health problems were exacerbated by his drug and alcohol abuse.

Image via WikipediaRichard seemed to be able to keep his addictions in check while he and his wife, Sandy, raised their two children. However, an injury at work placed pain killers into this addicts hands leading to an addiction to prescription medication. Unfortunately, the addiction didn't stop stop there as Richard eventually became addicted to crack cocaine.

Tonights Intervention episode will be on A & E at 8 pm. Check your local listings for the exact time for your area.

Intervention^™ works with treatment and recovery centers throughout the United States and Canada. For each episode, a licensed therapist recommends treatments and facilities based on the specific needs of the addicts who participate.
We provide these links solely for our viewers' information. A&E Television Networks does not endorse or control any treatment facility, and we are not responsible for any content, services, products, or materials provided by or associated with the facilities whose web sites are linked to here.
If you are struggling with an addiction and need help, call 1-800-662-HELP.
If someone you know is suffering from an addiction and could benefit from an intervention, contact the show's producers here.
For addictional information see: A & E's Intervention.
For family information and support on various drugs, treatments, and addiction see: The Addicted Family

Addiction resources for parents and teachers

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Addiction information needs to start early if children are to stand a chance at staying straight. Parents and teachers can act to utilize programs that are in place online. If you have a child that needs help with addiction and you live in Orangeburg, SC, please see: The McCord Center. For ways that teachers and parents can help inform their family and students see below. These materials were developed to inform parents & teachers about the health effects and consequences of drug abuse and addiction.
For parents:

• Marijuana, Facts Parents Need to Know- Also in Spanish
• NIDA for Teens Web Site
  Parents and Teachers Section
• Trends in Drug Use, High School and Youth
  (NIDA Infofacts)
• Drugs of Abuse & Related Topics
  
  • Nicotine
  • Inhalants
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Steroids
• Juventud Latina - Hable con sus hijos sobre las drogas y sus peligros

For teachers:
Elementary School

• Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program (For grades K-1)
• Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program (For grades 2-3)
• Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program (For grades 4-5)

Middle & High School

• Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program (For grades 6-9)
• NIDA for Teens Web Site
  The Science Behind Drug Abuse (For grades 5-9)
• Mind Over Matter
  The Effects of Drug Abuse on Your Body & Brain (For grades 5-9), Teacher’s Guide
  
  • Also availabe in Spanish
• HEADS UP: Real News About Drugs and Your Body
• Trends in Drug Use, High School and Youth
• Teaching Packets
  The Neurobiology of Ecstasy, Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction, more...
• The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology Through the Study of Addiction
  NIH Curriculum Supplement Series (For grades 9-12)

K-12

• Science Education Grant and Contract Information
  Grant and contract programs funding the development and evaluation of programs and materials on neuroscience and the biology of drug abuse and addiction among K-12 students, and other groups.
• NIDA Goes Back to School
  Free science-based educational materials developed by NIDA, online ordering available.
• NIH Science Education Homepage
  Curricula developed by NIH for elementary, middle, and high school classes

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