The Untold Danger-Ritalin and Other Stimulant For Treatment of ADD/ADHD

The Untold Danger Ritalin and Other Stimulant For Treatment of ADD ADHD “America now uses 90% of the world’s Ritalin - more than five times the rest of the world combined.” - Peter Breggin, M.D, Talking Back to Ritalin - As shown by recent statistics, 10% of our children have been diagnosed ADD/ADHD. - More than five million children are taking Ritalin or another stimulant medication for the treatment of ADD/ADHD. - There have been yearly reports of children taken more than recommend dose of Ritalin and other stimulants resulting in overdose. - Children aged six through nine are at the greatest risk for overdose. As school officials, medical professionals, and other caretakers pressure parents to put their children on medication for the management of ADD/ADHD, few take the time to inform parents what the use of stimulant... [read full story]