Author: Linda C J Turner

Linda CJ Turner Trauma & Relationship Specialist | Neuroscience & Emotional Regulation | Women 45+ | Emotional Abuse & Coercive Control Recovery You survived it. Now it’s time to heal from it.

How Children Are Exploited in Drug Operations

Child exploitation in illegal drug operations is a deeply disturbing and dangerous practice that often remains hidden from public view. The involvement of children in drug factories and distribution networks not only places them at extreme physical risk but also exposes them to long-lasting emotional and psychological trauma. Parents, caregivers, or criminal organizations using children in these dangerous environments commit serious abuse, violating their fundamental rights to safety, health, and a future free from crime.… Read More How Children Are Exploited in Drug Operations

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Abuse and exploitation

When parents or caregivers involve their children in drug dealing, it is an incredibly dangerous and harmful form of abuse and exploitation. This behavior puts children at risk for criminal activity, physical harm, mental health issues, and long-term consequences that can impact their future. It is illegal, unethical, and must be reported immediately to protect the safety and well-being of the children involved.… Read More Abuse and exploitation

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European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)

During the project, an implementers’ training course, designed for frontline staff, such as teachers, police and streetworkers, was developed and tested. Based on the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC), and known as ‘EUPC-Frontline Training’, it comprises a series of modules based on different prevention settings.

The EUPC-Frontline Training uses a blended learning approach, combining e-learning tools and face-to-face sessions. The training builds on previous EU-funded projects (e.g. EDPQS, UPC-Adapt, ASAP), which focused on training decision-, opinion- and policymakers (DOPs).… Read More European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)

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European Drug Report 2024

Ketamine may also be added to other drug mixtures, including MDMA powders and tablets, potentially making inadvertent consumption an issue. Ketamine has also been found in mixtures sold as ‘pink cocaine’ or ‘tucibi’, which are more likely to contain ketamine and other synthetic drugs, such as amphetamines or MDMA. In contrast to some other parts of the world, mixtures sold as pink cocaine are less likely to contain the synthetic drug 2C-B, which has historically been associated with this product. At least 10 countries reported the detection of pink cocaine to the EU Early Warning System’s database on new drugs, with most of the cases reported by Spain. It is also interesting to note that while the overall figure remains low, both the quantity of 2C-B seized and the number of countries reporting seizures increased in 2022, with 14 countries reporting seizures amounting to just under 6 kilograms of this drug.… Read More European Drug Report 2024

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The Dangerous Dynamic: When an Older Woman Uses ‘Experience’ to Manipulate a Teenager

One of the most common tactics an older person might use to gain control is emphasizing the difference in their life experience. The conversation might start innocuously, with statements like, “I’ve been through this before,” or “I’ve seen so much more than you can imagine.” The intent behind these words, however, goes beyond mere advice. It’s about creating a sense of authority and superiority.… Read More The Dangerous Dynamic: When an Older Woman Uses ‘Experience’ to Manipulate a Teenager

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The “Dog eat Dog” Family

A deeply dysfunctional and toxic family, where values such as empathy, morality, and trust are completely absent. A family like this, driven by a “dog eat dog” mentality, exists in a warped world of survival that strips away any sense of ethical conduct or compassion. They’ve learned, either from their upbringing or environment, that power, dominance, and greed are the highest values, and they’ve twisted those into their guiding principles.… Read More The “Dog eat Dog” Family

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