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Medication Overload, Part II: The Explosion of Drugs for Kids

Mad in America

The number of pharmaceutical products in the home today is unprecedented—and drugs, both legal and illegal, continue to be the leading cause of child poisoning. After Tyra’s death, her parents sued Shire for $100,000 to recover medical, legal, and funeral expenses. Their drug quickly became the fastest growing ADHD product in the US.