The messy brown hair that flows so wildly around his head be just a clue at how he feels inside. He is a seven year old kid and has already had to repeat a grade. He has an imagination that puts other kids to shame, but nothing seems to hold his attention for more than five minutes. He is one of millions across the world diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, or what we call ADD.
This scene is all too familiar for individuals who discover that they, too, have this learning disorder as they move through elementary school to college. And in today's society we want a "quick fix" to remedy our problems. Therefore doctors are prescribing the drug, Ritalin, to control ADD. Although Ritalin is a widely used drug to control ADD, there are other safer alternatives to combat this worldwide disorder. ADD has recently stormed the market for illegal sale of Ritalin to be used as a drug.
The vast array of issues resulting from the prescribing of Ritalin much outweighs the benefits the people receive from the pill. Ritalin, like many other drugs, has several side effects, some of which are severe. Ritalin is in a class of drugs called Methylphetamines. These types of drugs affect our central nervous system, which controls everything from thought process to everyday breathing. Ritalin's major side effects influence the cardiovascular system, the central nervous system, and the gastrointestinal system. Also, Ritalin is a fairly new drug, which was introduced in the early eighties. It hasn't been around long enough to study the long-term effects. This makes for a very dangerous combination and is why this medication is greatly disapproved by many people and groups of society.
Also since Ritalin is a Methylphetamine (closely related to the amphetamine family, known mostly as cocaine and speed), it has a high rate of abuse. This drug is abused in two ways. One way is for recreational purposes. The abusers use the drug as a form of speed to pick themselves up.
Ritalin blocks the reuptake of dopamine. ... The generic name for Ritalin is methylphenidate. ... The treatment for an overdose of Ritalin is gastric lavage. ... Ritalin is now under new fire; a medical examiner in Michigan has released findings that may link Ritalin to the death of a boy (Diller, 2000). ... Over prescribing Ritalin is a fairly common occurrence. ...
Ritalin Methylphenidate, more commonly known as Ritalin, is a Central Nervous System stimulant drug. ... Novartis (formerly Ciba-Geigy) began producing Ritalin about 30 years ago. ... The use of Ritalin began slowly, but as soon as the ADD diagnosis became more common, so did the prescriptions of Ritalin. ... Ritalin is classified by the DEA as a Schedule II drug. ... "Ritalin effect is equal to that of cocaine or amphetamines, however Ritalin is more potent and lasts longer." http://www.students.stedwards.edu/~sgottne/summ5.htm. ...
Ritalin is the drug I am referring to. ... But Ritalin has many negative sides to it. Under "Concerns of Ritalin I found that according to the united States Drug Enforcement Agency, Ritalin is a Class II drug. ... In fact Ritalin has been known to be called a close cousin to speed. ... They have all decided that Ritalin is a bad choice to make. ...
The most popular would be Ritalin. ... As useful as Ritalin is, it has sparked a great deal of controversy. ... This over prescription of Ritalin brings up the problem of its abuse. ... An overdose of Ritalin usually occurs and has severe consequences. ... Ritalin works for a lot of people. ...
Roots: Psychology "The Over Prescription of Methylphenidate (Ritalin) in Today's Society" It's been said that nearly one out of every thirty Americans between the ages of five and 19 has a prescription to Ritalin (Rowland 2003). ... More people are receiving Ritalin then they should be. ... This is the case with Ritalin. ... Granted, therapy and counseling work best when combined with Ritalin, but they generally use much lower dosages of Ritalin. ... Ritalin does not in fact cure ADHD it only neutralizes its effects. ...
Likewise, there are arguments for and against the use of Ritalin. ... Since ADD/ADHD are not real, Ritalin should not be prescribed. ... The schools have a big part in the rise in Ritalin use as well. ... Advocates of Ritalin, however, still claim that Ritalin is affective and necessary. ... Ritalin can also be an addicting drug. ...
