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I was wondering. If i'm 17 and i live in Florida do i have the right to refuse medication. Its a mood stabilizer and i remember my doctor saying i could pick but i'm being told now that i cant so i'm confused.
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Hello May be your symptoms are severe enough now that medication is compulsory. That is the reason you not given an option.
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Its better if you take the medicines as prescribed. It will help you overcome the difficulties.
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