Take Behavioral Drugs with a Grain of Knowledge. / Karen Thomas.
by Thomas, Karen; SIRS Publishing, Inc.
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BookSeries: SIRS Enduring Issues 2003Article 21Health. Publisher: Gannett News Service (Syndicate), 2002ISSN: 1522-323X;.Subject(s): Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder | Behavior disorders in children -- Treatment | Drugs -- Side effects | RitalinDDC classification: 050 Summary: "As estimated 5 million to 6 million U.S. children are currently taking at least one psychiatric drug. Doctors agree that these drugs bring much-needed help to kids with severe problems, but there is continuing debate over whether drugs are being overprescribed to treat inappropriate cases or to pacify children who are simply badly behaved. With side effects ranging from sedation to tics, and long-term effects on kids' brains still unknown, 'cautious and careful assessments' are a must, says Tom Kobylshi, professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University." (USA TODAY) This article focuses on the need for parents to understand the side effects of having their children take drugs for ADHD.
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Originally Published: Take Behavioral Drugs with a Grain of Knowledge, July 15, 2002; pp. n.p..
"As estimated 5 million to 6 million U.S. children are currently taking at least one psychiatric drug. Doctors agree that these drugs bring much-needed help to kids with severe problems, but there is continuing debate over whether drugs are being overprescribed to treat inappropriate cases or to pacify children who are simply badly behaved. With side effects ranging from sedation to tics, and long-term effects on kids' brains still unknown, 'cautious and careful assessments' are a must, says Tom Kobylshi, professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University." (USA TODAY) This article focuses on the need for parents to understand the side effects of having their children take drugs for ADHD.
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