Last Wednesday the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Child Medication Safety Act (HR 1170), which would prohibit schools receiving federal education money from coercing children into taking drugs like Ritalin as a precondition to attending class.
I wonder how long before private schools begin promoting their use of meds.
From Time Cover Story: November 3, 2003
Are We Giving Kids Too Many Drugs?
Medicating Young Minds: Drugs have become increasingly popular for treating kids with mood and behavior problems. But how will that affect them in the long run?
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1. Julie on November 16, 2003 3:53 PM writes...
Good Question!
From Time Cover Story: November 3, 2003
Are We Giving Kids Too Many Drugs?
Medicating Young Minds: Drugs have become increasingly popular for treating kids with mood and behavior problems. But how will that affect them in the long run?
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/archive/covers/0,16641,1101031103,00.html
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