Utah Mother Charged With Child Abuse After Baby Shows Signs of Drug Withdrawal …

Utah mother charged with child abuse after baby shows signs of drug withdrawal …

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A young mother has been charged with child abuse after giving birth to a drug-addicted son who was wracked with withdrawal pains when he was just six hours old. Summit County authorities charged Shea Renee Sheeran, 27, from Utah, on Friday, with two …
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Are baby boomers the pill-popping generation?

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Though the actual number of midlife drug users is significantly lower in comparison to teenagers and twentysomethings, the alarming spike moved the NIH to urge physicians and family members to be alert for warning signs of drug abuse in older people.
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Teen prescription drug abuse: What Parents Should Know

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We don't think it can happen to our kids, so we say little, miss early warning signs and fumble opportunities to educate and protect our kids. During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog will look at this issue through the stories of former teen …
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