Methamphetamine and children

For this assignment I chose an article that focuses on the effects of meth on children specifically. It opens up with some very vague descriptions of experiences of children living with their meth addicted parents. The experiences range from being left to fend for themselves (sometimes for days alone), to the more extreme being forced to partake in the drug with their parents (for some reason I have trouble visualizing that being the case in any event). Nevertheless from a professional standpoint these children are encountered, no doubt, in the foster care system or other social work fields. In these fields the foster parents and caregivers are given help and advice on dealing with the emotional strain that they have been put through. It goes on to talk about just how the children have developed serious emotional issues and trauma from the abuse and neglect that occurs. The last two parts of the article discuss the differences in  home life between what would be an average household and those who are accustomed to the neglect that comes from a meth users household. The difference being that some may Have to take on responsibilities that most children don't like taking care of siblings, family members, regular meals, rules, bed times, etc. Finally it describes how some children become resourceful and can actually benefit from the experience.

Wrong Meth. 

It should be clear how the article and the book are related given that the books protagonist is handling the care taking  of her mother and siblings ("Another complication is that some of these children had taken on the role of caring for their parents, as well as younger siblings, when their parents were under the influence."). Battling with some emotional trauma, neglected by her parent but ultimately prevailing.  Along with developing some keen problem solving skills by exhibiting her unrelenting spirit and drive to help those she feels responsible to. She may ave had many setbacks along the path to righting what is clearly wrong becoming better for it in the end.
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Image: http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l34yb4Eg7m1qagkhko1_500.jpg
Article: http://alcoholism.about.com/od/meth/a/meth_kids.htm
"A Child's-Eye View of Parent Methamphetamine Abuse: Implications for Helping Foster Families to Succeed"