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06-08-2024
(P.R.D.D.C.)
PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C.
U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM
... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California.
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06-08-2024
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S RELEASE
(P.R.D.D.C.)
PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C.
U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM
... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf
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To whom it may concern.
To whom it may concern.
Energy Drink linked to Causing colon cancer in young people, such as driving children to
compete to Esports using legal stimulant’s Energy Drink . As an example, Modesto City
Schools 426 Locust St Modesto, CA 95351 Phone: (209) 574-1500 All Elementary Schools
will have an Expanded Learning Esports program that includes Minecraft EDU Esports
Nintendo Switch Console Games Smash Bros. Game
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Under Federal laws Child Abuse and Neglect Definition:
§ 5106g), as amended by the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010, defines child abuse and
neglect as, at minimum: "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or
caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or
exploitation"; or. May 9, 2023State are required https://www.hhs.gov/answers/programs-
for-families-and-children/what-is-child-
abuse/index.html#:~:text=Child%20Abuse%20and%20Neglect%20Definition&text=%C2%
A7%205106g)%2C%20as%20amended%20by,sexual%20abuse%20or%20exploitation%22
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pubs/7aQrApxj0Uk/training-resource-j---federal-state
The action of Schools permitting Esports is driving children to use legal stimulants
energy drinks as well health and safety considering many studies medical harm.
Yet who will enforce are child abuse laws with current deficiency awareness by training
those are responsible to recognize to report to when schools seriously flawed to create
Epidemic a book called The Anxious Generation how the great rewiring of childhood an
epidemic of mental illness.
To Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis--and How to
Restore Our Sanity where page 28 to 29 that esports was so addictive the U.S. Military
hired Dr. Nicholas Kardaras is at the forefront of psychologists sounding the alarm about
the impact of excessive technology on younger brains. In Glow Kids, he described what
screen time does to children, calling it “digital heroin”. Now, in Digital Madness, Dr.
Kardaras turns his attention to our teens and young adults and looks at the mental
health impact of tech addiction and corrosive social media.
PAGE 29 soldiers were playing esports during a marathon during that time infants were
being neglected to the extent death occurred they had to created special death
certificate .
South Korea wrestles with inability to unplug Video games are practically a national
pastime, but mental health experts see cause for alarm GAMERS AT an esports cafe in
Seoul. Concerns over video games’ effects have led South Korea to consider listing
“gaming disorder” as a disease.
Video games are practically the national pastime, played by the majority of adults and
more than 90% of adolescents. Rising concerns over the effects of games on mental
health
have been met with skepticism and disdain by the $13-billion gaming industry. The
debate intensified in May after the World Health Organization officially added
“internet gaming disorder” to the 2022 edition of its International Classification of
Diseases, which sets global standards for diagnosis. That was a welcome development
to many of South Korea’s mental health professionals, who say the classification will
broaden understanding of the problem and improve treatment.
They point to multiple incidents of gamers dying after playing for days with little food or
sleep. In 2009, a couple became so consumed by games that they allowed their infant
daughter to die of malnutrition — landing them in prison for negligent homicide. The
South Korean government, which has assembled a panel of experts and industry
insiders to study the issue, could add gaming disorder to its own diagnostic Korean
Standard Classification of Diseases as soon as 2025.
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Studies conducted primarily in Asia “suggest that when these individuals are engrossed
in internet games, certain pathways in their brains are triggered in the same direct and
intense way that a drug addict’s brain is affected by a particular substance,” the
organization said in a 2013 brief.
“The gaming prompts a neurological response that influences feelings of pleasure and
reward, and the result, in the extreme, is manifested as addictive behavior.” Dr. Allen
Frances, who chaired the task force that oversaw the production of a past edition of the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the bible of U.S. psychiatry,
tweeted that recognizing gaming disorder could help some people but also carries the
risk of mislabeling “millions of normal recreational gamers.”
Though there are support groups for sex addicts and food addicts, gambling is the only
behavioral addiction recognized in current U.S. or international diagnostic manuals.
South Korea has long been at the vanguard of concern about addiction to video games.
In 2011, the country passed the so-called Cinderella Law requiring games to include
automatic shutdown for children 15 or younger after midnight. Most teens quickly found
workarounds using VPN connections or signing on as their parents. Los Angeles Times -
eNewspaper (latimes.com) :
“I just played whenever I felt empty and depressed,” he said as a 10-minute countdown
clock flashed. His grandmother has been traveling an hour and a half every day, taking a
bus, a train, then another bus to visit him. She often finds herself thinking back to his
elementary school days, when a soccer coach suggested that her grandson had talent
and that she should sign him up for lessons. The family couldn’t afford it — but now she
wonders whether it would have made all the difference Los Angeles Times - eNewspaper
(latimes.com)
Earlier this year, a half-dozen students from City Hill Middle School in Naugatuck,
Connecticut traveled with their science teacher Katrina Spina to the state capital to
testify in support of a bill that would ban sales of energy drinks to children under the age
of 16. Having devoted three months to a chemistry unit studying the ingredients in and
potential health impacts of common energy drinks—with brand names like Red Bull,
Monster Energy, and Rockstar—the students came to a sobering conclusion: “Energy
drinks can be fatal to everyone, but especially to adolescents,” 7th-grader Luke
Deitelbaum told state legislators. “Even though this is true, most energy drink companies
continue to market these drinks specifically toward teens.”
A 2018 report found that more than 40% of American teens in a survey had consumed an
energy drink within the past three months. Another survey found that 28% of adolescents
in the European Union had consumed these sorts of beverages in the past three days.
This popularity is in marked contrast to the recommendations of groups like the
American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine, who say
youth should forgo these products entirely. These recommendations are based on
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concerns about health problems that, although rare, can occur after consumption,
including seizures, delirium, rapid heart rate, stroke, and even sudden death. A US
government report found that from 2007 to 2011, the number of emergency department
visits involving energy drinks more than doubled, to nearly 21,000.
Of these, approximately 1,500 were children aged 12 to 17, although the number of visits
from this age group increased only slightly over the four years.
How bad are energy drinks like Red Bull for teens? (qz.com)
Home of Caffeine Scientist, Author, and Speaker Green Eyed Guide
Should energy drinks be banned? Let’s look at energy drink laws in the US and other
countries. Watch the video below for a review of energy drink bans the US has tried, as
well as energy drink bans and laws in the UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand, and other
countries.
In this three-part series, we’ll talk about whether energy drink bans are good or bad,
what has been tried in the US, and the bans or restrictions in other countries.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids can have 0-100 mg caffeine per
day. Technically, caffeine recommendations are per bodyweight but some kids weigh
more than some adults and personally, I don’t believe your weight defines you as a
person. So let’s just say if you’re under 18, you get 0-100 mg caffeine, from all sources.
So we’re not just talking about Red Bulls and Rockstars, it’s also Caramel Macchiatos
and Mountain Dews. Oh sure, you want to ban Red Bull, but don’t you dare come after my
Pumpkin Spice Latte.
A standard can of Red Bull has 80 mg caffeine. A Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte has almost
twice the caffeine — 150 mg. A Grande brewed coffee from Starbucks – over 300 mg
caffeine – that’s more than 3 Red Bulls.
We can’t just ban energy drinks. Caffeine is the key ingredient doing all the work. The
other so-called energy drink ingredients don’t come close to affecting your body the way
caffeine does.
If we really want to protect kids from caffeine, we need to consider a ban on all sources
of caffeine. Any ban on energy drinks needs to consider all sources, because energy
drinks aren’t the only place kids are getting their caffeine.
The Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State found that less than 10% of the
caffeine drinkers under 18 get their caffeine from energy drinks. Out of 10 kids, 8 of
those get their caffeine from soda, 3 of those 10 get their caffeine from coffee, 5 of those
10 get their caffeine from tea, and 1 out of 10 get their caffeine from energy drinks.
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I know this adds up to more than 10 kids, but these 10 kids are allowed to drink more
than one thing.
If we really want to protect kids from caffeine, we can’t just focus on the 10%. We can
help all of them. https://greeneyedguide.com/2019/05/11/energy-drink-bans/
Children are fueling marathon gaming sessions with 'dangerous'
stimulants that have DOUBLE the caffeine of Red Bull and are
promoted by YouTube stars like KSI and FaZe Jarvis
Gaming supplements sold to children on Amazon contain up to 200mg caffeine
Equivalent of six cans of Coke, two-and-half cans of Red Bull or three espressos
Required no proof of age to purchase despite energy drinks ban in UK for U-16s Experts
slammed the companies for encouraging kids to stay up all night gaming
Using YouTube stars like KSI and eSports players to promote to young audiences.
Too much caffeine can cause headaches, irritability, high blood pressure, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain and poor sleep.
Leading experts have slammed manufacturers for sidestepping the UK's energy drink
laws and encouraging youngsters to stay up all night playing video games.
The government banned under-16s from purchasing them in a crackdown on the hyper-
caffeinated products in June.
Energy drinks were said to trigger adverse behaviour in pupils at school and home,
leaving teachers and parents to deal with the fallout.
Ian Hamilton, an addictions lecturer at the University of York, said: 'There is clearly a
mismatch between the regulations and the reality.
'The regulations restrict access of these products to those under the age of sixteen, but
these restrictions are easily side-stepped as children are able to access these products
through known online retailers.
'The government needs to consider extending the current legislation beyond physical
retailers to online ones.'
Mr Hamilton said youngsters consuming high amounts of these products regularly would
crash hard and risk the chance of heart problems.
He added: 'There will be a price to pay in the form of tiredness and irritability. This come
down would have an impact on these young people's ability to function well at school,
particularly if these drinks are used on a regular basis.
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'Drinking \[high amounts\] significantly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular
problems, something that many young people will be unaware of until it's too late.
'The psychological risk of developing gaming dependence is also elevated by using these
drinks as they enable greater engagement and length of time spent playing.
'This could lead to a combined dependence on gaming and on these drinks, as children
develop a tolerance to caffeine, needing greater quantities to get the same desired
effect of improved concentration and mental stamina.'
Companies that usually target gym-goers and bodybuilders are now using eSports players
to promote them to their young audiences on Instagram.
British YouTube star KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, has advertised G
Fuel products - which contain 140mg of caffeine per serving - to his 7.4million followers
on Instagram.
Seventeen-year-old Surrey-born Fortnite gamer FaZe Jarvis, 18, has also promoted the
formulas to his 1.3million followers. The gamer, real name Jarvis Kaye, made headlines
in October when he was permanently banned from playing the video game for cheating.
Doug Martin, a professional Call of Duty player who is better known as FaZe Censor, has
also flogged the G Fuel supplements to his 1.4million followers on Instagram. The
products are packed with caffeine, taurine, vitamins, electrolytes and other
A February 2018 study from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, found half of
Canadian teenagers who consumed energy drinks reported negative side effects
including a rapid heartbeat, nausea, and in rare cases, seizures.
More recently, a November 2018 study from the University of Texas at Houston found
that just one energy drink narrows blood vessels, which restricts blood flow to vital
organs, and increases the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7686397/Child-gamers-using-dangerously-
powerful-stimulants-DOUBLE-caffeine-Red-Bull.html and https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-
43287125
Children are fueling marathon gaming sessions with 'dangerous' stimulants that
have DOUBLE the caffeine of Red Bull and are promoted by YouTube stars like
KSI and FaZe Jarvis
Revealed: The popular drinks that contain taurine - after ingredient was linked to
colon cancer in young people
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A little-known ingredient in energy drinks was thrust into the spotlight this week
after scientists theorized it may partly explain a rise in colon cancer in young
people.
Taurine is an amino acid used in Red Bull to energize cells and improve mental
clarity.
However, scientists in Florida hypothesize that this ingredient could 'feed'
harmful bacteria that have been 'over-represented' in the guts of people with
colorectal cancer.
However, this prediction is based on a small number of animal studies.
Research published by the NIH states that 500 to 3,000 milligrams of taurine a
day is safe (0.5 to 3 grams), though the European Food Safety Authority suggests
that 6,000 milligrams (6 grams) is safe.
Excess amounts could lead to vomiting, nausea, headache, and stomach pain,
according to the Mayo Clinic.
In some cases, the amino acid has been shown to halt tumors from growing and
spreading by as much as 44 percent.
In others, it has been shown to prevent protective T cells from fighting cancers,
allowing the disease to become more aggressive.
While the amino acid is not actually used to build proteins in the body, like other
amino acids are, it has a range of roles, including regulating the amount of
calcium in nerve cells and controlling inflammation, among other things.
Here are five of the most popular drinks containing taurine.
Federal And State of California Definitions of Child Abuse Neglect
Federal legislation provides guidance to States by identifying a minimum set of
acts or behaviors that define child abuse and neglect. The Federal Child Abuse
Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g), as amended by the
CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010, defines child abuse and neglect as, at
minimum: https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/7aQrApxj0Uk/training-resource-j---
federal-state and
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“Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results
in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation”; or
“An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.”
This definition of child abuse and neglect refers specifically to parents and other
caregivers. A “child” under this definition generally means a person who is
younger than age 18 or who is not an emancipated minor.
While CAPTA provides definitions for sexual abuse and the special cases of
neglect related to withholding or failing to provide medically indicated treatment,
it does not provide specific definitions for other types of maltreatment such as
physical abuse, neglect, or emotional abuse. While Federal legislation sets
minimum standards for States that accept CAPTA funding, each State provides
its own definitions of maltreatment within civil and criminal statutes.
Did you notice that Federal law states that in order for the state to take your
child/ren…..the harm must have been SERIOUS or the harm coming soon must be
SERIOUS. The minimum harm done, or will be done to your child/ren MUST be
SERIOUS.
That Esports drive youth into stay awake
As an example, awareness education with enforcement of Federal, State laws
child abuse is paramount over the first amendment the child brain development is
being compromised a quote from "President John F. Kennedy said technology
‘has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill
depends on man.’ Yet swayed by digital-age myths, we are providing our children
with remarkably little guidance on their use of technology.”
. It was Albert Einstein who famously said that once you stop learning, you start
dying. It was Albert Einstein who famously said that once you stop learning, you
start dying. it takes a village to save a child. Quotations by John F. Kennedy,
“Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.
With six and a half years advocating to raise awareness with field combined
experiences, reading published books with posting two websites now begs the
attention will those who are silent over many years will you now rise to voice
concern of children crying for help only commit suicides, depression, blue light
harm.
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Thank You
Craig A Durfey
Founder of P.R.D.D.C.
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