Monthly Archives: May 2011

Facts about drugs and drug use.

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Steven Petrus

Facts about drugs Narcotics: Narcotics (such as heroin, morphine, Oxycontin, etc.) are used to dull the senses and reduce pain. Narcotics can be made from opium (from the opium poppy) or created in a laboratory (synthetic and semi-synthetic narcotics). Stimulants: [...]

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Marijuana

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Steven Petrus

Marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States. It is a dry, shredded green and brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. The main active chemical in marijuana [...]

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Parent Tip – Letter to Initiate an Assessment

Posted on May 11, 2011 by guestauthor

This is a standard letter to initiate an assessment for an IEP process. Continue reading →

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