Ailments and Situations - Hyperactivity - What to Expect

 

What to Expect:

Social problems often occur as a result of the actions of ADHD children. Discipline and attention-related problems at school create cause of concern for both parent and child. Similar situations at home stress family relations. ADHD can be a very emotionally stressing situation for all those involved.

The common approach to dealing with ADHD is the prescription of methylphenidate, a narcotic drug better known as Ritalin. This drug is in the same class as morphine and other narcotics. Ritalin prescriptions have quadrupled since 1990 and it is estimated that 8 million North American school children will be on this drug in 2000. Ritalin use is five times higher in the United States that all other parts of the world combined. Average revenues for this drug alone exceed $500 million annually...

Though this "fix" is quick and easy, the drug does not deal with underlying causes that are primarily nutritional in nature. Side effects of use include insomnia, slowed growth, facial tics, depression, liver damage, and a curtailed "child spirit" -- the exhilarating sense of awe, wonder, and boundfull joy of simply experiencing countless moments of life.

 

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