Summary: Amanda Tested Positive For Marijuana

* Baby social worker visited. Plan is to initiate care proceedings ASAP reasons; history of substance misuse, concealed pregnancy, poor engagement with treatment and services

Many researches are educating pregnant women about the danger of cigarettes, alcohol and the potential negative effects of cigarettes, alcohol on fetus development. However, scarce research directly addresses specific effects of marijuana on pregnant women because women who use marijuana also tend to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol and more likely to use other drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Thus, it is difficult to identify the precise effects of marijuana on pregnant women and on a fetus (Leemaqz, 2016.). Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United State (Murray & McKinney, 2014). According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 40-60% of marijuana users continue to use during pregnancy. Studies have also shown that marijuana crosses the placenta negatively affecting brain development, and increasing the risk of pre-term birth. Proposition 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative for adult use just passed after the election, California is added into the list of 26 states legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational purpose which could increase the number of women using marijuana during pregnancy. Due to above evidences, doctors warn pregnant women, women planning to pregnancy and breastfeeding women that they should discontinue their use of marijuana and should consider alternative therapy.

It is this writer’s belief that these babies should be cared for by another family member or child welfare agency until the mother can prove that she is responsible. This would be measured by the mother attending counseling sessions where she learns about the dangers of drug abuse and she would also undergo random drug testing to assure the child will be safe in her care.

R/s last night, Liza and her friend Darlene Bentley were smoking marijuana and crack off of a can in a trailer park in Jefferson. R/s Liza’s daughter, Phaydra (7) was in car when Liza and Darlene were getting high. R/s Phaydra was jumping in and out of the car, running back and forth opening the doors, and calming out of the windows. R/s the trailer park is known as a drug area where drugs are being sold. R/s Liza and Darlene also pop pills. R/s Darlene’s kids are in DSS custody.

Another paediatric patient, Joey Perez, was diagnosed with autism at only 18 month of age. By the time he was only five years old Joey was taking six different medications, as much as three times a day. By the age of ten he was basically on his death bed, the symptoms of autism, anxiety, OCD, and aggression only worsened. The side effects of the pharmaceutical drugs caused loss of appetite causing malnourishment and he was diagnosed with anorexia, his family watched him withered away. His mother looked for an alternative method, which she refers to as magic brownies. Twelve months later Joey has never been happier and had gained back the weight. In this case , just like the last, the medical marijuana used to medicate the condition was high in CBDs. Joey's mother went on to The Good Morning Show to share her story, in hopes that others can benefit from it, (Sircus, 2).

She reported being gone for about 1 night and refused to reveal who she had spent the night with. Mirna was prescribed an inhaler approximately 6 months ago and did not have it with her when she left home. She added that she has not had a need for it recently. Mirna told me that no one exploited her, touched her or sexually assaulted her while she was away from home. She told me she feels safe at home, but the fact is that she is bored. Mirna told me she would speak to Ms. Escobar about any problems she has, but does not care to as she is only bored. Mirna showed signs of deception when asked about marijuana use and once challenged she admitted she smokes weed. It should be noted she was stopped with a group of males on May 25, 2016 (136633) and among those males is her cousin Kristian Portillo (16-138739). Mirna denied any association or affiliation to any gangs. Mirna has had a prior runaway incident (14-825050) in Arlington County and as assault incident at school

Marijuana has been a debated issue for some time with many articles on the subject. The article being analyzed will be “The Truth About Medical Marijuana” by Carrie Shortsleeve, about her interview with Dr. Mahmoud ElSohly. This article will most likely piqué the interest of those who are seeking to use Marijuana as a source of treatment for their medical issues or even those that are just curious about the subject. The main focus is discussing the positive and adverse effects of the medical marijuana on society and medical patients, so Shortsleeve’s motivation of her article seems to try to give as much information as possible for her readers. So the question remains, does Shortsleeve do an adequate job of maintaining ethos, pathos, and logos

Maltreatment: CW informed clean of the allegations reported to DSS: Reporter alleged Olivia Patterson gave birth to a daughter, at her home 08/17/2017. Mom did not received any prenatal care. Olivia and her daughter tested urine screen tested positive for amphetamines and benzos. R/s mom stated she did not know she was pregnant until 2 weeks ago. R/s that mom has stated she has a history of meth and THC use. Mom and child were admitted to SRMC. Olivia has a 3 year old son.

Jayden David is a six years old who is suffering from Dravet's syndrome, “Rare and catastrophic form of childhood epilepsy.” According to Jayden’s father, Jason David, he tried everything to save his son from suffering from pain, but nothing worked. According to CNN news, “Jayden’s doctors prescribed 22 anti-seizure pills a day, which controlled the seizures but left him immobilized due to the side effects.” Jason David could not see his son suffering anymore therefore, his last hope was medical marijuana. According to CNN, "He's in pain and suffering and crying," said Jayden's father, Jason David. "You can't help him no matter what. What are you supposed to do? You have to do whatever it takes to save their life.” When Jayden got his first

Per Reporter: Ruben has primary custody of the child. According to Ruben, the mother (Marquita) has only visited the child once. Ruben curses the child on a regular basis. Ruben has talked about using drugs (cocaine & marijuana). There is a drug dealer (unknown) in and out of the home; the drug dealer has been witnessed at the family’s home for the past three days. The drugs are not manufactured/sold. It is unknown if the drugs are accessible to the child. Rueben has been under the influence around the child; however, Ruben has not been seen using the drugs. Ruben purchase chemical (unknown) to pass a drug test. On 7/26/17, the child stated that he was sick. Ruben ignored and attempted to force the child to eat. The child didn’t have an appetite

I had E-mailed Probation Officer Carlos Mandieta on October 27, 2015, who reported he was going to give Gustavo a drug test during their scheduled meeting on October 28, 2015. I spoke to Guadalupe Nunez (mother) on November 9th and 16th following up with her. Guadalupe reported that her son comes home and leaves shortly thereafter. I met with her in person on November 16, 2015, who reported that her son has been smoking pot with another 4 other guys who she does not know who they are.

William admitted himself into the facility on Friday (3-4-16) for crack cocaine use. He admitted to using it and being high around Malik. The reporter did not think the crack cocaine was being made at the home, but William states that Malik knows that he uses it. William stated he was leaving the facility on 3-8-16, and the reporter notes it is not an AMA, although the facility would love for him to stay longer. There is not knowledge of Malik being abuse/neglected when the father is high, but the child states he can not do things he want to do because he would be high. William has custody over Malik, and at the time of intake, Malik was in the care of William's ex-mother in law. This is William's first

Medical marijuana had been the last resort for Hester, being that she had never been a user herself, but felt there was no where else to turn while her son was “knocking on death doors,”(Mother gives son marijuana to treat autism). She described Joey to be hostile, dangerous, and that his weight plummeted to just forty six pounds while using thirteen conventional medications to try and stifle his erratic behavior, but unfortunately all seemed to be failing (Mother gives son marijuana to treat autism). The marijuana was baked into quarter sized brownies and given to him every couple of days, rather than the other medications that were given to him three times a day. After the first use of the marijuana Hester reported a significant change in her son within hours, he was requesting food he never had before, and he had a calm attitude. After regular use of medical marijuana he gained thirty eight pounds, maintaining a more stable and healthy weight, his temper had nearly ceased to exist, and began to show signs of communication. “He is now no longer a danger to himself or society, and is like a completely different boy,” Hester told Good Morning America. Not only did it affect his overall body and mind but also cut down his once thirteen medications down to only three medications, working on getting it down to only two (Mother gives son marijuana to treat autism). Joey’s psychiatrist stated “it’s affect on Joey’s brain

How alarming would it sound when your young teen says weed is normal and it’s a way of life….the nightmare still doesn’t end as for most of our parents in NCR it rings a bell only when they face medico legal complications, some medical emergency or sever behavioural issues of their adolescents. This further gets complicated when this notorious cannabis leads to uncontrolled surge of dopamine in the brain and causes very ambiguous mood disturbances with obsessions.

According to the reporter, Chastity smokes marijuana in the presence of the child. She would do so on the balcony, in the home and in the car with the windows rolled down. It was unknown if Cayden had Asthma, or if the has taken sick from the smoke. Chasity is not employed, and Cayden's basic needs are being met. There is no knowledge of Chastity doing anything to Cayden when she is under the influence. The reporter wants a "piss" test done on Chastity. The living condition is