Elaine Kessler

Creative Photographer, Happy Artist, Innovative Business Owner

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I'm attending AZ ArtWorker Workshop with Liz Lerman https://t.co/8IcGYEU6Dl #constantcontact

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I can get a doctor to fix my leg but not my mind.

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The stats show that if you can prevent a kid from experimenting with drugs until after 17 they are less likely to abuse them.

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White kids are way ahead of the others in drug abuse.

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Pain is Not a vital sign. Making it one has transformed drug use.

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Marijuana is a gateway drug

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When you legitimize something you make it appealing.

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Modern medicine has brought on the narcotic addiction.

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Parents: what are we modeling to our kids about drug use??

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Kids with adhd are 2-3 times more likely to abuse drugs in their 20's.

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Dr McHale says "drugs are the #1 cause of death in our children"

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1 in 8 kids tries drugs in elementary school.

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Perception is the end all be all. Must transform the perception of drugs to our youth.

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@ChiefDorn "heroine and marijuana today are not the same as in the past" more addictive and more dangerous.

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@chiefdorn "we have to start impacting the perception of drugs to our youth"

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@ChiefDorn "if it's Self reported it's likely to be under reported"

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Gilbert has a drug problem: let's talk about it @ChiefDorn "we can't arrest our way out of this problem"

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"Cities are where hope meets the streets." Love this! Get involved in your community! @KasimReed

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@KasimReed said that if we can't see our city through the eyes of those who need the most, we'll never be able to effect real change. Amen!

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@TEDRadioHour Barber speculates on the tremendous global possibilities if all the mayors in the world came together to share best practices.