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Speaking of precocious children

From the Columbus Dispatch:

At least 696 Ohio children who were newborn to 3 years old received mental-health drugs through Medicaid in July. Hydroxyzine [an antihistmine prescribed for its sedative properties] was prescribed most often, with about three-quarters taking it. More than 90 of the children were on another antihistamine, 48 were taking anti-anxiety medication and 28 were prescribed antidepressants, including Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft, which have been found to increase suicidal thoughts and behaviors in some children. Twenty-seven received Valium, and 18 were on antipsychotics.

(Via AIA)