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MAPP-SD, a project of Prairie View Prevention Services, Inc., is a comprehensive Methamphetamine awareness and prevention project. 
MAPP-SD is dedicated to:
u   Increase awareness of Meth and the problems associated with its use, manufacture and distribution;
u Provide, at no cost, professional Meth awareness and prevention education to groups and organizations on a community, regional and statewide level;
u Be a no-cost, ongoing resource for South Dakota citizens to deal with issues rising from the manufacture, use and distribution of Meth.

 

Signs of Meth Exposure in Children


Drug Endangered Children
General Overview


It’s the Law: HB 1258

Angels in Black -
A child’s vision of hope

Information for Mandatory Reporters
 *Tips for Home Visitors
 
Signs of Exposure in Children

Growing Up With Meth

Start a DEC Team in 10 Easy Steps

DEC Team Protocols

Dr. Kathryn Well's Papers: "Meth Impact on Children"

DEC Links


Teachers, day care workers and others who work with or care for children exposed to the toxic chemicals associated with Meth labs may observe some or many of the following symptoms:

P Watery eyes                          
P Discharge from the eyes
P Eye pain, including burning
P Skin irritation and redness
P Mild to severe burns
P Sneezing and coughing
P Congestion of the voice box                                                
P Chest pain
P Nausea and vomiting
P Abdominal pain
P Diarrhea
P Moderate to severe headache
P Rapid heart rate
P Dark colored urine
P Fever                                   
P Decrease in mental status
P Yellow jaundice
P Hallucinations
P Extreme irritability
P Severe neglect
P Difficult and labored breathing; shortness of breath

If you believe a child you know is being exposed to Meth lab chemicals, or if a child reveals to you that drug-making is occurring in their home, call 911 immediately and tell law enforcement what you know.

(Az. Attorney General) 

 

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