i need to write an argumentative research paper and i chose this topic but i dont know what side i should be in, 'cause i dont have at least three reasons why i chose either side. can someone please help and give me the sources where they found the info??
2007-03-06 10:48:36 · 13 answers · asked by noRjay 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
ey thanks for the answers but i said i needed some reasons why they should/should not (at least three) and sources to support the reasons, nice answers though thanks
2007-03-06 10:56:57 · update #1
The fact that most of them increase suicidal thoughts in teens and children really point to NO.
Besides, what are we teaching our children--that there's a pill for everything?
Depression isn't a new thing--the drugs are. We survived hundreds of years without them. Why would we want to overdrug our children for an overdiagnosed condition?
2007-03-06 10:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is up for debate. I don't think they have been around long enough to provide all of the possibilities.There have been many media examples of teens being taken off of their anti-depressant meds and committing suicide shortly after. I don't know what side you are going to take, become passionate and go on webmd or some other medication website to know the possible negative side-effects of antidepressants. The more informative and complete you are in your research the better grade you will get. Look up Merck, Pfizer and anti-depressants and you should find a ton of useful information.
2007-03-06 19:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick the Carpathian, CaFO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not going to your paper for you and half the ability to take a side is to find what information is presented. My opinion is that their is NO WAY a child should be taking any psychotropics drug. There bodies are not fully developed and their ability to reason is clouded when taking these medications. Tom Cruise was an advocate for children in this fight and I firmly believe that the parents are to blame for any child's emotional instability. Psychiatrists are paid, by the hospital, to administer medication and they make more money by prescribing higher doses or type's of doses so you can see where the child is not the main concern.
2007-03-06 19:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...
1. its not addictive, but can cause dependence and withdrawal
2. there is a high rate of relapse once the drug is finished being taken
3. it can cause side effects, but so can a lot of other meds
4. they also need to be monitored by a psychiatrist
5. it suppresses REM sleep
2007-03-06 19:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by dotdotdot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a child, having to take anti-depressants since age 5 because it helped me focus in school & it helped my temper, & it also helped me get along better with others.
2007-03-06 18:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! its been proven that childrens body and brain process them differently and some kids have actually gotten worse on these drugs and comitted suicide. look online for articles about it... below is just one article to help
2007-03-06 18:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Kids are never diagnosed with depression. it is an unknown feeling to them.
2007-03-06 18:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by Ted 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.Dont cover up the problem,,deal with & resolve the issue.
2007-03-06 18:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 18 y/o, and take Zoloft!!! I've been taking it since I was like 16!!!
2007-03-06 18:51:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...children shouldnt take em cause theres a warning on the back of the box...
2007-03-06 18:51:53 · answer #10 · answered by sam! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋