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July 22, 2023 The Elk City News -3 News Drug and Alcohol Prioritize Minority Mental lifesaving tools available to those in need. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health Health Awareness Month In July and Substance Abuse Services Rehabilitation and July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a munities,” Oklahoma Depart- ment of Mental Health and occurred in American Indian, (ODMHSAS) believes all Okla- homans deserve mental health Black and Hispanic communi- and addiction services within reach without fear of judgment Education time to raise awareness of re- Substance Abuse Services ties. sources available for individu- Commissioner Carrie Slatton- Mental illness adversely andThroughout shame. July, ODMH- als with mental health issues Hodges said. “By working with affects thought processes, re- SAS and 988 will share mental within minority §communi- local leaders, we can focus lationships, productivity and Methamphetamine health resources and informa- ties and start conversations on the specific needs of their ability to adapt to change or tion on its website and social encouraging those in need to communities to eliminate face adversity. Early identi- media channels. seek support and treatment. health and human services fication and treatment can For more informa- “Minority Mental Health disparities and to enhance the make a profound difference in tion on Minority Mental Awareness Month shines a well-being of all Oklahomans.” successfully managing mental Health Awareness Month By Matthew Goodson cause a dramatic shift in light on the mental health In 2022, more than 20 illness and inspiring recovery. and available resources, visit one's behavior. When struggles in minority com- percent of deaths by suicide ‘There are safe, effective and https://9880klahoma.com/. Methamphetamine, or someone uses meth is a powerful stimulant meth for a long time, they Creep Grazing that gives the user a strong can experience hallucinations from creep grazing depends ing simply does not change or euphoric causing them to see and hear on pasture quality. Regard- improve cow weights or body and energizing high. Meth- things that are not there. less of forage quality, if forage condition. Calves prefer milk quantity is a problem, creep first, palatable creep feed sec- amphetamine was first devel- They can become delusional Mark Z. Johnson, Okla- for successful creep grazing as grazing should have a positive ond, then forage. oped in 1893 and was used in and paranoid thinking people homa State University Ex- long as they are high in nutri- effect. on calf performance. For additional information World War II to keep the are tension Beef Cattle Breed- ent quality and readily avail- Daily gains tend to be less than please contact Greg Hartman, men of the Allies and Axis following them or are out ing Specialist able. Time of year will affect the full fed energy creep sys- Beckham County Ag/4-H/CED forces awake. It wasn’t until to get them. ‘This is called which forage is used for creep tems. Daily gains are usually at 580-928-2139. 1919 meth psychosis. ‘This week we re-visit the grazing, During the warm sea- increased by 10 to 20 percent Oklahoma State Univer- potential benefits of creep son months, most producers with creep grazing. However, sity, in compliance with Title the process to make meth improvements in daily gains was streamlined and crystal When someone stops us- grazing. While creep feed- will use legumes, pear! millet, of 0 to 50 percent have been VI and VII of the Civil Rights meth was developed. In 1970, ing meth, they may exhibit ing, based on grains, has been or sorghum-sudan grass. Dur- reported. This underscores the Act of 1964, Executive Order studied in the animal science ing the cool season months, effects that pasture quality 11246 as amended, Title IX of meth was outlawed in the withdrawal symptoms. Some field for many years and quite annual wheat grasses like rye, oats, or ryegrass will be used. and quantity exert on gains of the Education Amendments US. withdrawal signs to look a lot of data is available, typi- Two different creep-grazed calves. of 1972, Americans with Dis- for are: methods have cally when the question of been used to allow calves ac- Creep grazing has a few abilities Act of 1990, and other Meth can be so addictive a Depression whether creep feeding is cost- cess to creep forage while keep- other indirect benefits. One is federal laws and regulations, person may become addicted Irritability effective practice comes up. ing cows out. One method is to. that calves do not get as fat as does not discriminate on the after just one use. Over time, Changes to sleep patterns ‘The simple answer for com- build a typical creep gate with when they are fed a grain-based basis of race, color, national the person using meth will Increased appetite mercial cow/calf operations is entrance slots 18 inches wide creep feed and may not receive origin, sex, age, religion, dis “not in most circumstances”, price discounts often applied ability, or status as a veteran keep chasing their first high Anxiety and place the creep gate in the by using more building up a ‘This is particularly true for fence line or at the gate sepa- in any of its policies, practices to calves fed an unlimited high Paranoid thoughts spring calving operations. rating the creep grazing area energy creep feed. Replace- or procedures. This includes tolerance requiring more Low energy Calf weaning weights can from the main pasture. Anoth- ment heifers may get too fat but is not limited to admis- and more. Methamphetamine Trouble concentrating be increased anywhere from er method is to use one strand if fed a grain-based creep feed sions, employment, financial can produce a similar effect on about 20 to 80 pounds. How- of electric wire to allow calves and have reduced milk produc- aid, and educational services. the body as adrenaline, New Life Retreat ever, in most cases, the value to graze while keeping cows tion. This problem is less likely References within this publica- causing a person to have of added weight gain will not out. Placing this single strand to occur when using forage as a tion to any specific commercial heightened alertness and a Drug and Alcohol Rehabili- cover the added expenses of of wire 36 to 42 inches above creep feed. Most experiments that product, process, or service by willingness to take risks, tation and Education creep feeding. Even so, not the ground will allow calves to track cow weight change and trade name, trademark, service all operations make this de- pass under while keeping the calf milk intake show that mark, manufacturer, or other- which some find addictive. When using meth, there are Contact: Aaron Olson cision based on the econom- cows out. calves consume all the milk wise does not constitute or im- ics. For example, seedstock Similar to grain creep available whether they are fed ply endorsement by Oklahoma many Narconon New Life Re- producers may have entirely feeds, the added weight gain creep fed or not. Creep feed- Cooperative Extension Service mental and physical chang- treat different objectives when it es that can occur with use. 35059 Bend Rd Denham comes to creep feeding. Chief Springs, LA 70706 among those include market- Some of the signs of meth 1-800-431-1754 ing and expression of genetic use to look for are: If you or a loved one are potential for growth. struggling with addiction, Creep grazing, on the oth- Weight loss reach out for help before it’s er hand, has potential to be a Irritability too late. more cost effective solution. Meth mouth (Rotting We help people all over the Creep grazing programs can teeth} US find treatment and end the produce additional calf gains using forage rather than the Dilated pupils web that traps someone in traditional grain-based creep Excitement addiction. diets. There are many ways Confusion To read more on the sub- to adapt this system to each Sleep problems ject, individual situation, but the Aggression visit:https://www.nar- bottom line is that it must be cononnewliferetreat.org/ profitable. 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