Saturday, May 28, 2011

Drugging kids for parents' relief called abusive

Drugging kids for parents' relief called abusive - CafeMom

Stressed parents might medicate their children to help them sleep, calm down or endure long flights.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
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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