Ritalin

Every day millions of kids in the United States get a dose of Ritalin. It has been known for years the drug improves symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Children with ADHD are overactive, impulsive, and unable to pay attention for more than a few minutes. Although most children act this way some of the time, children with true ADHD act this way most of the time. Concentrating on a project is a project in itself, and kids with ADHD need help to control their impulsive behavior so they can complete a project. While Ritalin helps to reduce over-activity and to increase attention levels, some concern has arisen over the potential harm it may have on children long-term.
A serious and potentially dangerous misunderstanding is that children with ADHD are statistically at no higher risk than "normal" children for alcohol and drug abuse as teenagers and adults. This is not true, and it is......

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Title: Ritalin
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