The Medicated Child
2008, English. Directed by Marcela Gaviria.
Frontline The Medicated Child
Ten years ago, stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall were the drugs of choice to treat behavioral issues in children. Today children as young as four years old are being prescribed more powerful anti-psychotic medications that are much less understood. The drugs can cause serious side effects and virtually nothing is known about their long-term impact. As the debate over medicating children continues to grow, FRONTLINE confronts psychiatrists, researchers, and big pharma about the risks and benefits of prescription drugs for troubled children.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Medicated Child is streaming on PBS Documentaries in India.
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- Released
- 8 January 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marcela Gaviria
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The Medicated Child runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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The Medicated Child is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Medicated Child is streaming on PBS Documentaries in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Medicated Child?
If you liked The Medicated Child, try Deliver Us from Evil, Naqoyqatsi, The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Who directed The Medicated Child?
The Medicated Child (2008) was directed by Marcela Gaviria.