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American Kids Are Medicated More Than Ever

American Kids Are Medicated More Than Ever

Instances of polypharmacy - the use of multiple medications at one time - are on the rise among US youth.

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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Children with behavioral and mental health conditions often fall victim to polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications at one time

  • In Renae Smith’s case, which was profiled by The New York Times, she was prescribed 10 psychotropic medications while she was still in high school

  • One systematic review found that up to 87% of children and y…

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