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Originally Posted by BusterBunny
if it took that long all but 10% of people suffering from it would have grown out of it and wouldnt need a diagnosis or drugs (assuming we are talking about children)...i understand there are other non drug maintenance methods but they don't work for all...i don't advocate passing out meds like candy and would suggest trying these alternate therapies frst but they dont work for everyone...
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Not totally disagreeing with you.
I'm sure some people (a very small percentage of the population) are sick/chemically imbalanced enough that they cannot cope without such drugs.
However, it is pretty well established that people are over-prescribed Ritalin, that it is a potentially dangerous and addictive drug, and that many people buy it on the street simply because they feel good taking dopamine releasing speed stimulants.
Based on my observations of my brother on (and off) Ritalin, I would recommend that any person give non-drug treatment a try for at least or year or two, before going the addictive drug route, which can lead to erectile dysfunction, heart attack or suicide.
ADG