A Controversial Move: The FDA Approves Opioid Painkiller for Preteens

With more and more people being diagnosed with rare ailments and disorders pharmaceutical companies are always looking for new methods of treatments with their drugs. This statement is no different for children. If you look on social media, the news, and any other outlet children are suffering from some severe ailments and disorders as well. So, a controversial move was made. The FDA approves opioid painkiller for preteens. That might sound shocking to some of you. What you they consider a preteen? The FDA is approving the use of opioid painkillers for children in the age group of 11 to 16 years old.
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