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Meth crisis hits Iowa children amid nationwide epidemic
Iowa and other heartland states face a growing meth crisis as children suffer exposure and parental loss. Dr Rizwan Shah notes varied outcomes for exposed kids while programs like Moms Off Meth in Ottumwa aid mothers in recovery. Officials warn of rising abuse cases and strained foster systems without broader treatment and reform.
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al Haaften
Iowa
America
Missouri
Tennessee
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Indiana
Rizwan Shah
Blank Children’s Hospital
Des Moines
Shah
Ottumwa
Cheryll Jones
Sue Armstrong
Armstrong
Kris Salisbury
Salisbury
Carol Gutchewsky
Gutchewsky
Mary Chavez
Department of Human Services
United States
Charlie Neibergall
Associated Press
Domonick Chiodo