Should We Medicate Kids?
Parents across the country are asking this question. Many voices are attempting to answer, but often the answers are misleading. Spokespersons from the entertainment industry, government, and other venues that don’t have the experience or knowledge are voicing their opinions.
Parents want the answers to other questions also:
- How do these medications work?
- What are the side effects?
- What are the long-term effects?
- How safe are these medications?
- Will medications lead to drug abuse?
- Are we drugging kids to control them?
- How long will my child have to be on medications?
- Will my child outgrow ADHD?
Dr. Herbert Wagemaker M.D., attempts to answer these questions and others in his new book, “Psychiatric Medications and Our Children, A Parent’s Guide”. Dr. Wagemaker (read intro.) speaks as a clinician, teacher, and researcher with 35 years of experience in the field. His book goes into neurophysiology, neuropathology, how the brain works, and what goes wrong with it. He also discusses the causes of these illnesses and how they are treated. The book is written in a format that a lay person can understand and relate to.
Parents are ultimately responsible for the care of their children. To do this, they must be informed. Dr. Wagemaker gives them the information they need to make informed choices about the treatment of their children.
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