this topic is controversial...VERY
The problem with using drugs that affect neurotransmitters in children, is that the brain in children is still evolving.
Now in adults we see changes in neurotransmitter receptors on the modern drugs. And when discontinued there is typically a serious adjustment, and Serotonin withdrawal syndrome results. I have seen studies showing that SSRIs actually kill some brain cells, and stimulate others.
So what happens in a 3, 5, 7 yr old? Brain altered forever? In ways we cannot understand yet? Would we change another organ in the body? Change the heart? Liver? I don't think we should medicate children with unknown substances. Basically the medical community is too inexperienced at this time to handle this subject, IMO.
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