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John Robson: Brave New World of Medicating Children Nothing to Be Proud Of

John Robson: Brave New World of Medicating Children Nothing to Be Proud Of
We spurn self-improvement for self-medication, and drug the kids along with ourselves, writes John Robson. Daniel Jedzura/Shutterstock
John Robson
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Here’s a weird headline. At least I hope you find it weird: “CDC Warns Thousands of Children Sent to ER After Taking Common Sleep Aid.” And my big concern isn’t even that a common sleep aid is causing medical emergencies. It’s that so many kids are taking them that thousands can experience adverse effects. Why is everyone on drugs, including children?
John Robson
John Robson
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John Robson is a documentary filmmaker, National Post columnist, senior fellow at the Aristotle Foundation, contributing editor to the Dorchester Review, and executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. His most recent documentary is “The Environment: A True Story.”
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