stat on # of kids medicated needed

November 30, 2004

In a message dated 11/30/04 10:34:47 AM US Eastern Standard Time,

mofunnow@... writes:

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> Leah,

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> I would ask the authors of the press articles.

>

The 10 million figure on Ritalin was given to me from Dr Fred Baughman .

Also please make sure you locate who collected any statistic when it involves

psychotropic drugging.

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November 30, 2004

Hi all-- I wonder if anyone could help me with a bit of research. I need a

halfway reliable statistic on the number of US kids currently being drugged

with antidepressants and/or stimulants. I thought this info would be simple

to find but so far all I am coming up with are stats in newspaper articles

with no source provided. A source that shows the increase over time would

be great but not necessary--current numbers are enough. The Zito Univ. of

land study that says that the # of kids medicated has tripled between

1987-1996 is very important but does not provide numbers if my memory serves

me right. Thanks for any help anyone can provide-- I really appreciate it.

Leah

November 30, 2004

Leah,

I would ask the authors of the press articles.