Over Diagnosed and Overmedicated In “Diagnosis: Human‚” Ted Gup argues how most children are introduced to medication at a young age by their parents‚ sending a message to kids that self- medication is acceptable. He describes how instead of overcoming the challenges that are faced with while having a particular condition‚ many turn to what they have been taught‚ medication. In certain situations parents are eager to rush their children into taking medication once they see an ounce of imperfection
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Monica Hernandez English 1 11/12/14 Are Children Being Over Medicated for ADHD? Throughout the years‚ the number of children diagnosed with ADHD‚ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‚ has just about doubled. Most Children are diagnosed with the disorder by the ages 517 (Kori Ellis). “More than 70% of those who are diagnosed‚ millions of children‚ are prescribed drugs. Are schools asking to drug kids for better test scores” (Wall Street Journal Online)? One of the main reasons for people to believe ADHD is overdiagnosed and
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The Medicated Child In the film “The Medicated Child”‚ the film shows children in society who are put on multiple medication due to their behaviors. Children from ages as young as three are put on medications by trained psychologists. The Film also gives an example of a psychologist who is experimenting with these drugs on young children. These were given to children who were having trouble at home and whose parents got too overwhelmed with their children. Majority of these children were diagnosed
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Rushing to Medicate Our Children Should children with ADHD be medicated? Many parents‚ physicians‚ and teachers may say yes‚ but I believe there are too many risks for children with ADHD to be medicated. Parents in America are often turning to medication as a first option for their children instead of seeking alternative methods of medication and therapy. The Food and Drug Administration reported that some 10.8 million prescriptions were dispensed for children with ADHD in 2002 (Roberts). Taking
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Over the counter medicines Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are drugs you can buy without a prescription compared to prescription drugs‚ which may only be sold to consumers with a prescription. Some OTC medicines relieve aches‚ pains and itches. Some prevent or cure diseases‚ like tooth decay and athlete’s foot. Others help manage recurring problems‚ like migraines. When it comes to treating such common ailments as coughs and colds‚ fever‚ heartburn‚ and aches and pains‚ people are using more
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For me as a former worker in the medical field‚ who is coming from the other part of the world‚ the predilection for medicament over usage in the U.S. was always surprising. Therefore‚ I was expecting to see in this video issues about psycho-neurological side effects of overmedicated in somatically ill child. There were several memorable moments which impacted my mind. One of them was Jacob’s story. It was sad to see how the persistent labeling with hyperactivity by preschool teachers took
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Now a days around the world mass people collect medicines with or without the prescription of the physicians. There are some medicines that may be sold without a prescription‚ in contrast to prescription drugs—these drugs are termed as Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are non-prescription drugs sold in convenience stores‚ grocery stores and health shops. They range from pain relievers‚ cough and cold remedies to sleeping aids‚ weight reducing aids‚ and vitamin supplements.
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The Medicated Americans Many people in the United States take prescription drug for either a physical illness or psychiatric illness. The amount of prescribed drugs given has grown exponentially throughout the years. The author‚ Charles Barber‚ states that 10 percent of men and women are using prescription drugs that are struggling with depression. Americans are more susceptible to taking prescription drugs than therapy with a psychiatrist. A study conducted by the New England Research Institute
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In my opinion‚ diagnosing young children with mental illnesses that are usually found in adults and prescribing multiple medications is ridiculous. I understand that a child with an adult mental illness is possible‚ but I don’t think a pediatrician or general health doctor should be able to diagnose these illnesses‚ let alone prescribe medications. They should be trained to recognize signs and symptoms and make a referral to a children’s mental health doctor that is more knowledgeable on the subject
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Reign Over Me Depression affects all people. Reign Over Me is a movie that deals with a character in a grave state of depression. In Charlie Fineman’s (Adam Sandler) case depression hits hard and leads to a major behavioral change. Fineman blocks out major parts of his life including his college roommate‚ Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle). After running into him on the street‚ it takes a while for this encounter to jog his memory of his best friend. We learn later that this depression is due the
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