Problems Associated w/ Ritalin
I chose to research the adverse effects that are associated with methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, when it is used on children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The author of my article shows proof that Ritalin can cause bad reactions with children through studies, as well as his own experiences as a psychiatric doctor. The first point comes from a study done at a Canadian clinic. Ninety-eight children who were diagnosed with ADHD were placed on stimulants, most of which were Ritalin. Over nine percent of these children who were given Ritalin started to develop psychotic symptoms. Also, according to the two doctors administering the test, as soon as the children were taken off the medication, the symptoms stopped. Obviously, if over nine percent of the children who were on Ritalin developed psychotic symptoms, that is a rate much too high to be considered safe. The second part of this article comes from the author’s own experiences. He points out that many of the children he would consult were already taking three to five drugs, some only approved for adults. Soon after, the children would develop depression, delusions, hallucinations, paranoid fears, and other reactions due to the stimulant
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Approximate Word count = 864
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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