drugs are being prescribed for children with various disorders. One of these disorders is

called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). An estimated five to ten percent

of children are diagnosed with this syndrome. One of the methods to treat this disorder is

to use stimulants, specifically Ritalin. This method is controversial because it has many

side effects and its long-term effects are unknown. It can also lead to addiction.

Approximately two to three percent of elementary school children are taking some kind of

stimulant to treat ADHD. Since so many children are taking this medication, new

problems have arisen. Many of these children use these drugs in excessive amounts to get

"high" with their friends. Some overdoses have even caused death. The alternative ways to

treat this syndrome without medication are not adequatel

found ways to combat this problem with little or no drugs. Why aren't more doctors

cravings (mainly sweets), hinder allergies, psychosis and pre-existing tics. Long-term

have trouble in school with reading, handwriting and paying attention to what is

impatience, recklessness, extreme emotionalism, and weak consciences. ADHD children

constant movement, varied rates of development, food cravings, allergies, and sleeping

many side effects. It can cause a variety of symptoms including nervousness, insomnia,

looking into these alternative methods? What kind of example is this excessive drug use

psychosis, psychotic episodes, drug dependence, and anxiety. These drugs also cause food

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