I found that article really scary, particularly with reference to prescribing risperidone. I'm on it, and am greatful for it, but it's really messed up my hormones (lactation, lack of menstruation) I'd hate to think what it's doing to an adolescent or worse prepubescent child.

I really think that the culture of overmedicating kids is really sad and as someone has already said, is merely looking for a quick fix for behavioural issues that could be handled better with behavioural interventions.

--splitimage