Antipsychotics Too Often Prescribed For Aggression In Children

Antipsychotics Too Often Prescribed For Aggression In Children

By Nancy Shute

Drugs intended to treat psychosis are also used to treat behavioral problems in children with ADHD. Less risky behavioral treatments and medications should be the first choice, researchers say.

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Via: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/07/01/418935734/antipsychotics-too-often-prescribed-for-aggression-in-children?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

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