CCJ2650 - CHAP 4

“I just found out that my daughter is smoking crack I knew something was up, but never imagined it was this She has been living in complete filth, and neglecting my grandson I keep him for weeks at a time, when suddenly she will call, using him as a way of manipulating me If I don't give her money, she won't let me see him I have picked him up at her so-called friends houses; where he is being watched by strange men, that I know are drug dealers I don't know how to even go about getting custody of the baby I love my daughter, but realize no matter what, I can't help her ‘til she can admit she has a problem ”

• What would you do in this situation?

• Knowing that crack and cocaine do not have strong physical addictive properties, why does it seem like the withdrawal symptoms are so much worse than opiates?

• What forms of treatment are warranted for this situation?

Remember that your post must be at least 300 words and you are required to respond to a classmate with at least a 150-word response.