Dr. Barry Dworkin

Anti-depressant prescription growth seen in children 15-19 years of age

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 19, 2014

Source:

Prescriptions for Prozac-like drugs for youth growing, study shows

Reference:

Long-Term Trend in Pediatric Antidepressant Use, 1983–2007: A Population-Based Study

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