Morning Wire Overmedicating our Children? | 9.24.22
Sep 24, 2022
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Teen Psychiatric Drug Use
- Teen psychiatric drug use has risen dramatically, with many teens on multiple medications.
- This trend raises concerns about over-prescription and potential side effects.
Over-Medication Example
- One high school freshman was prescribed ten different psychiatric drugs for depression and anxiety.
- Some drugs were for conditions she didn't have, prescribed to manage side effects.
Drug Effectiveness Questioned
- Despite increased prescriptions, the teen suicide rate has climbed over 50% in the last decade.
- This raises questions about the effectiveness of these drugs in addressing underlying issues.