| Aboriginal
Foster Doll Profile |
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Gina Colleen Joe
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Letter
from School System
Letter about
Health
Letter from
Biological Parents
Another Letter
from School System |
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|
| Age |
13 |
| Gender |
Female |
| Nationality |
Status (Shuswap) |
|
| Length of time
In Care |
1 year |
| MCFD Placement |
Volunteered- Indefinite Time Frame |
| Level of Care |
|
| Guardianship |
Parents |
| MCFD Region |
Spallumcheen Indian Band, Enderby |
|
| Mother |
Connie Joe – Shuswap |
| Father |
Timothy Joe – Shuswap |
| Extended Family |
No involvement |
| Previous Foster
Parents |
Emery Bohom – Shuswap |
|
| School |
Repeating grade 6. |
| Medical Conditions |
ADHD
Drug addiction to crystal meth. Had been treated with Dexedrine but this
was discontinued following complications with meth addictions. |
| Allergies/Special
Needs |
Crystal meth is powerfully addictive and she is at high risk of abusing
again. Withdrawal symptoms which can be more severe than heroin withdrawal
include fatigue, long, disturbed periods of sleep, irritability ,intense
hunger, moderate to severe depression,, psychotic reactions and anxiety
.Dexedrine ( dexamphetamine) and crystal meth ( methamphetamine) are both
members of the same class of drug. They are powerful stimulants and have
a high potential for addiction and abuse.
A history of addiction to any drug is a contraindication to using Dexedrine.
There would also be a significantly higher risk of overdose and complications
if both were to be taken at the same time. Her history of addiction limits
the use of Dexedrine and Ritalin for her ADHD, however there are newer stimulant
alternatives which do not have abuse potential i.e Concerta and she needs
referral to a psychiatrist to be further managed. |
| Medications |
was taking Dexedrine, but removed because of complications with meth addictions |
| Family Doctor |
just released from youth treatment facility |
|
| Special
Notes: |
Gina hums and sings a lot. She has a natural tendency to laugh a lot and
likes to play pranks on people. |
