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WILLCOX METH TASK FORCE |
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SIGNS OF METH USE |
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-Tremors
-Insomnia (lack of sleep)
-Anorexia (lack of appetite)
-Weight Loss
-Poor dentition (rotting teeth)
-Skin abscesses (sore/boils)
-Paranoia
-Hallucinations
-Tachycardia (fast heart beat)
-Chemical odor, such as cat urine or nail polish remover
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SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE FROM METH |
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Willcox's local CPS reports that 90% of homes, that they remove children from, is secondary to meth use. |
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-May appear dirty or uncared for
-May have a chemical odor, such as cat urine or nail polish remover
-May have signs of meth toxicity, i.e. - tachycardia, aggitation, anxiety
-Weight loss
-Depression
-Ask, "Who cares for you?" Many times it is an older sibling or themself |
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Between April of 2005 to September of 2005 there were 18,797 calls to the Child Abuse Hotline; 507 of those calls were investigated in Cochise County. Cochise County has the largest meth related child abuse investigations, per capita, compared to Pima and Maricopa counties. |
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From April - Sept of 2001, there were 6121 children in foster care compared to 9906 children, during this same time period, in 2005. This correlates to a 40% rise in foster care need in Cochise County.
Nation-wide there is also an increase need for foster care but not enough availablity. |
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WHO TO CALL IF YOU SUSPECT METH RELATED CHILD ABUSE |
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-911
-Your Local Law Enforcement Agency
-In Willcox: 384-4673 or their Silent Witness Hotline at 384-8673
-In Arizona: 888-SOS-CHILD |
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