tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153371977147923076.post634110119928252710..comments2024-02-19T03:16:52.196-05:00Comments on Business and policy through an Economist's Lens: Kids' reactions to medicationsKevin Frickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397912695107883192noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153371977147923076.post-47171176847560549482009-09-29T20:33:45.835-04:002009-09-29T20:33:45.835-04:00First, Ignorance is not bliss. Parents need to lea...First, Ignorance is not bliss. Parents need to learn how to properly dose in order to avoid overdosing. Second, Some people believe if 1 is good then 2 is better. Some parents and teens may fall under this misguided behavior. <br />Third, I wonder if there would be less overdose hospitalizations in those with limited or no insurance vs. them having more hospitalizations for "true" illness or delayed healthcare. It sounds like there would be a trade-off (or pareto optimal*) in the complication.<br /> <br />* Johnson-Lans, S. (2006) A Health Economics. Primer.Annyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18106352839405633831noreply@blogger.com