Problem: Article: Most states have laws regarding substance abuse in parents and child protection. Depending on your state, your mother being hooked on drugs may be classified as child abuse or neglect. In some states, it is considered child abuse or neglect, if: Your mother prepares or makes drugs in your presence or in the same place where you are Your mother stores or uses chemicals or equipment for preparing drugs around you Your mother sells or gives drugs or alcohol to you or another child Your mother gets high and is unable to care for you Your mother has you around people who sell drugs Unfortunately, there's not anything you can do to stop your mother from using drugs, and that is not your responsibility anyway. Your mother is an adult and is the only one who can make choices for herself. But, you can talk with an adult who may be able to intervene on your behalf. Think of someone you trust and feel comfortable talking to--it can be a coach, the school counselor, a religious leader, an aunt/uncle, or a grandparent. This person may be able to break through to your mother and explain how her behavior is affecting you. This person may also be able to offer you temporary care and support during this confusing time. An intervention is a face-to-face meeting facilitated by a professional mental health provider that allows family members and friends to share their feelings about the addiction. Your mother may not realize how negatively her drug use is affecting everyone. Staging an intervention may help your mom recognize that she needs help and that she has the support of those who love her. To stage an intervention, ask a trusted adult to help you contact a psychologist, addictions counselor, social worker, interventionist, or psychiatrist to coordinate the meeting. Any family members and close friends may be allowed to attend. The group will determine a possible course of action to help your mother get help. You all might look up treatment facilities and generally learn more about addiction in order to understand what your mother is going through. If you find yourself in a situation where your mother needs immediate help or support, call the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment Hotline at 1-800-234-0246. Or, call 911 or your local emergency department. If your mother's drug use has placed you in danger or you are being abused, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE.
Summary: Know your rights. Tell a trusted adult. Participate in an intervention. Make a call for help.

Problem: Article: Give him quality food in a decent amount so that he isn't starving and meowing for food when you arrive at work. By shortening the amount of time your cat is in the bag, you are also lessening the amount of trauma (and meowing). A cat that won't go into the bag frontward will be easier backed into the bag. Needless to say though, if you're having this much trouble getting him in, perhaps it's not the right day or time to be doing this. He needs to know you still love him and that this upheaval is a temporary state of affairs.
Summary: Feed your cat breakfast. Instead of transferring the cat to your bag while you get ready for work, make the transfer the last thing you do before you leave the house. Give your cat lots of affection and attention before you place him in the bag.

Problem: Article: Figure out what shape your face is (heart, square, round, etc.), too. Oval faces look good with any cut. Round faces require a slimming cut, square faces need a cut that will soften the harsh edges, and heart faces look best with a cut that balances out the whole face. Consider what kind of hair you have (curly, thin, thick, straight, etc.). Thin hair needs layers for volume while thick hair might need angling and thinning. There are a lot of different face shapes and hair types. Talk to your hairstylist to find out what they recommend for you. Pick something that you think looks good, no matter what anyone else says. Take a picture of yourself and upload it to a website or app that lets you try on different hairstyles. This will let you see what looks good on you before you actually go for it. Get your hair cut as often as needed to keep your style looking good. Boys usually go more (like once a month) whereas girls can go 6 to 8 weeks between cuts. The tangled bedhead look is not what you want to rock. Before school each morning, brush or comb through knots and smooth out frizz before styling your hair. For boys, part it neatly to one side or run some gel or mousse through longer hair for a tousled, edgy style. For girls, wear your hair down or pull it into a ponytail or braid. No matter what style you choose, the important thing is that it's neat. Choose a style that's practical, too. For example, if you hate having your hair in your face, wear it pulled back or tucked behind your ears. Or if you're someone who oversleeps a lot, pick a style that takes less than 5 minutes like a simple messy bun for girls or a quick combed look for boys. If you're a girl with glasses, a high bun or loose waves give you that artsy chic vibe. Bangs are also a cute option to pair with bold frames. Nothing ruins a look more than split ends or dull hair. Avoid dying it too much, wearing extensions that can pull out your hair, or using too much heat by straightening, blow drying, or curling it. Shampoo and condition your hair regularly and make sure you rinse it thoroughly so you don't get dandruff or a buildup of product. Using a deep conditioner once a week in the shower and heat protectant sprays or serums before styling your hair will also keep your strands soft and smooth. Unless you have very oily hair, you probably don't need to wash your hair every day. For some people, 3 times a week is enough. Ask your hairdresser what they think for your hair type.
Summary: Choose a haircut that flatters your face shape. Style your hair every day to look put together. Take care of your hair so it's healthy and shiny.

Problem: Article: When questions and conflicts arise in the relationships between sovereign nations, they are solved under the rules of public international law. This body of law consists of the treaties and legal decisions interpreting those treaties. International law assumes that all the parties, as sovereign states, are equals. Conflicts arising under public international law can be settled either through diplomatic negotiations or in the International Court of Justice. This is the court of the United Nations. Fifteen judges, elected by the UN General Assembly, use international legal precedent to issue advisory opinions and solve legal disputes between governments. The International Court of Justice has jurisdiction in two types of cases. The first is where the two countries agree to submit the conflict to the court. The second is when a treaty specifies the court as the legal authority over disputes. When citizens of different states have a legal dispute, there is often a question about what law applies. This choice of law question in civil issues, ranging from contracts to family law, is discussed in the Hague Conference on Private International Law. In general, courts will first defer to any contract or agreement clauses that identify what courts will have jurisdiction. In the absence of explicit choice of law language, the court will look to the overall circumstances of the contract, the behavior of the parties in creating the contract (called parol evidence) and if the parties can agree on jurisdiction. The customary international law is codified in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. Under this custom, states consistently adhere to certain practices out historical and legal obligation.
Summary:
Understand the concept of public international law. Differentiate private international law from public. Review the sources of international law.