Recent deaths caused by overdoses of ADHD medications have hit the headlines but fortunately these are extremely rare. However it does raise the question yet again about whether these type of amphetamine drugs are safe. Recently anti-depressives and blood pressure drugs have been added to the armoury but even more doubts remain. Should we really be drugging our children like this ? The answer is no, in my opinion, because the drugs will never teach a child social skills, self control or how to behave responsibly and be accountable for his actions. the only way to teach these skills is through behavior therapy, family therapy or behavior modification as it is sometimes called. Call it what you will - the fact is that without learning a few simple techniques and strategies, parents are always going to be at a loss when faced with defiant aggressive kids.
Read this article to help YOU decide what is best for your child.
Out Of Control Behavior - Should I Medicate My Child?
Tuesday 19 May 2009
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