Sunday, December 13, 2009
Experts 'stunned': Poor kids 4-times as likely to be prescribed antipsychotics
A new study showing poor kids (on Medicaid) are prescribed antipsychotics four-times as often as middle class kids (on private insurance) has "stunned" some experts. (NY Times) Who cares? "Antipsychotic drugs can have severe physical side effects, causing drastic weight gain and metabolic changes resulting in lifelong physical problems."
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