A woman discusses her niece, Alex, who has been causing problems in the family due to her drug addiction. Alex has been arrested multiple times, stolen money and jewelry from her family, and even tried to stab her sister with a butcher knife. She is also a mother to a young child, but her family believes she is unfit to care for the child due to her addiction and neglectful behavior. The family has found evidence of Alex's drug use, including syringes and crack pipes, in close proximity to the child. The woman expresses frustration and concern for the child's well-being, stating that Alex's behavior is putting the child in danger. She also mentions that a bounty was put on her niece's head by a drug dealer due to Alex's unpaid debt. The woman feels that Alex needs to take responsibility for her actions and get help for her addiction, but believes that she may need to be incarcerated to protect herself and others.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Alex is a young woman with a history of substance abuse and behavioral problems.
2. Alex's family has been affected by her behavior, including her mother, sister, and daughter.
3. Alex has been arrested numerous times and has a history of physical altercations with her family members.
4. Alex has stolen money and valuables from her family, including $30,000 worth of jewelry.
5. Alex has taken her mother's car without permission.
6. Alex has a daughter who was born addicted to oxycodone and had to be weaned off in the NICU.
7. Alex's daughter is now four years old and has been exposed to Alex's substance abuse.
8. Alex has made comments about her mother selling pills and has been known to leave drugs within her daughter's reach.
9. Alex's daughter has demonstrated how to crush up a pill and snort it.
10. A bounty was put on Alex's daughter by a drug dealer because Alex owed money.
11. Alex's family feels that she is a danger to her daughter and that she is unfit to be a mother.
12. Alex's family has taken on the responsibility of caring for her daughter, including taking her to school and doctor's appointments.
13. Alex has expressed a desire to be more involved in her daughter's life, but her family is hesitant due to her past behavior.