Drugging kids for parents' relief called abusive - CafeMom
Stressed parents might medicate their children to help them sleep, calm down or endure long flights.
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Research estimates about 160 cases in which drugs were maliciously used on children
Most common drugs given to children: Analgesics, stimulants/street drugs, sedatives, hypnotics
Parents may give children drugs because of their stress or as a form of punishment
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