Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Foster kids over-prescribed ADHD drugs

Foster kids over-prescribed ADHD drugs | Courier Mail

TRAUMATISED children in state care are missing out on crucial counselling and other services, says the peak body for child protection in Queensland.

PeakCare executive director Gail Slocombe said the lack of support could be fuelling the high level of ADHD medication among kids under government guardianship.

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