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The Danger in Florida's Psychotropic Medication Advisory for Kids
Florida's health department issued a guidance statement advising against the use of psychotropic drugs for children aged 5 to 17 to treat depression, anxiety, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The advisory highlights concerns about the appropriateness of such medications for these conditions in young patients.
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