Prescription Drug Use Soaring Among U.S. Children

Prescription drug use among youngsters in the United States is growing at nearly four times the rate as among the overall population. A new report shows that nearly a quarter of insured children and almost one third of adolescents ages 10 to 19 took at least one prescription medicine to treat a chronic condition last year.

Prescription Drug Use Soaring Among U.S. Children

Are Modern Medications the Cause of a Triple Increase in Children’s Peanut Allergies?

A new study showing that peanut allergies in children have increased at a shocking rate has researchers wondering what caused the spike.

Are Modern Medications the Cause of a Triple Increase in Children’s Peanut Allergies?

Are Patients Being Over-medicated?

A new study shows patients are using more drugs then they need. Some patients even see several different doctors for different ailments. No two doctors seem to know what the other is doing, and more medications are given then needed.

Push is on to end prescription drug ads targeting consumers

Prescription drug advertising has never had it easy, but lately the $4.3 billion ad sector has come under attack from lawmakers who are trying to get the ads off the airwaves.

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Medicines Top Source of Kids' Poisonings

The leading cause of accidental poisonings among American children can be found in the family medicine cabinet, a new government report shows.

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Big Pharma Bribes Doctors to Hook Your Kids on Drugs

Americans must start to question the legitimacy of the exploitative pharmaceutical-industrial complex and the predatory people atop them.

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Study: Florida's psych drug rules for foster kids ignored

A new state study found that child-welfare doctors and case workers aren't following the rules when it comes to the drugging of 6- and 7-year-olds in state care.

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System faulted in boy's death in foster care

Child-welfare doctors and case managers routinely failed to complete legally required treatment plans, share information or properly document the prescribing of powerful psychiatric drugs for children, according to a new state study of 6- and 7-year-olds medicated in state care.

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Prescription for Disaster

USA: Creating childhood drug addicts-Skeptical Inquirer

War on drugs? Zero tolerance? But the same speed--ya ba--on a doctor’s prescription must be good for our kids.

USA: Creating childhood drug addicts-Skeptical Inquirer

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Broward child's suicide raises questions about medication

A Broward foster child who killed himself last week had been prescribed powerful psychiatric drugs, some of which the FDA does not approve for children.

Broward child's suicide raises questions about medication

Study forces rethinking on ADHD drugs

New data from a large federal study have reignited a debate over the effectiveness of long-term drug treatment of children with hyperactivity or attention-deficit disorder and have drawn accusations that some members of the research team have sought to play down evidence that medications do little good beyond 24 months.

Study forces rethinking on ADHD drugs

First Ritalin, then cocaine - CCHR

Thousands of South African children who may have been wrongly diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and are using a popular Schedule 7 medication could grow up to be cocaine junkies.

First Ritalin, then cocaine - CCHR

Most Kids With ADHD Aren't Getting the Treatment They Need

Most Kids With ADHD Aren't Getting the Treatment They Need

When kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) aren't adequately treated, they may seem like a whirlwind of overwhelming energy or unable to concentrate long enough to complete tasks. And that can make them — and even their parents — feel pretty out of control. But treatment can help make life feel much more manageable for kids with the common behavioral disorder.

Shire voluntary recalls thirty-nine lots of ADHD patch DAYTRANA - Quick Facts

Shire voluntary recalls thirty-nine lots of ADHD patch DAYTRANA - Quick Facts

Shire plc (SHPGY: News ,SHP.L: News ) announced a voluntary market withdrawal/recall of thirty-nine lots of the ADHD patch DAYTRANA. Shire said that it is taking this action because some DAYTRANA patches no longer meet their release liner removal specification, and as a result, patients and caregivers could have difficulties removing the liners.

Non-stimulant treatment for ADHD funded

From 1 April 2009 atomoxetine (Strattera) will be funded for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Available under Special Authority, the drug will be available to people who have not responded to, or who are unable to take, stimulant-type ADHD treatments such as methylphenidate and dexamphetamine.

Non-stimulant treatment for ADHD funded

How often should blood work be done on children taking ADHD medications?

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How often should blood work be done on children taking ADHD medications?

Book: Columbine shooters mentally ill, not bullied

Book: Columbine shooters mentally ill, not bullied

Shortly after the massacre at Columbine High School, a question popped into Peter Langman's mind: What would possess a child to pick up a gun, take it to school and mow down his classmates?

ADHD symptoms relieved with Listol

Add is a disease impacting nearly 10% of all children in the US, and some one in twenty grownups. This is a very high percentage of population. Out of the evolving diseases in the world, attention deficit is the fastest. As many as 85% of people suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder never seek treatment. Diagnosing ADHD is not straightforward because the symptoms are real subjective. attention deficit disorder patients find it virtually hopeless to concentrate on one thing at a time. A person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is unable to finish a given task, to focus for any extended period of time, and is very challenging to communicate with, as they are invariably in a hurry to do something. If you suffered from ADHD as a kid and it was left raw, chances are that as an adult, you will have it too.

ADHD symptoms relieved with Listol