Ritalin

• Resources

• Health: Pharmacy: Drugs and Medications: Methylphenidate 

• ADHD and Medication  - Balanced information on the proper use of Ritalin in individuals who might have attention deficit disorder.
• ADHD Study: Study Points to More Targeted Use of Ritalin: Drug Not Effective For All  - Article detailing researchers' findings how the drug Ritalin, which is used to combat hyperactivity, may even be detrimental for some children.
• Better Children through Chemistry  - Article, presented by Meta News, on the use of drugs, particularly Ritalin, to combat ADD.
• Comparison of the ATTEND Study with Studies on Stimulant Medications and EEG Biofeedback Training  - Compares, charts, and discusses effectiveness of various treatments and therapies.
• The Drugging of Our Children  - White paper discusses the condition, purpose of medicating, parental compliance, and parental rights to refuse medication.
• The Merrow Report: Attention Deficit Disorder - A Dubious Diagnosis?  - Program guide to the PBS documentary. Includes information about CHADD, an interview with a child psychologist, an article by a 14 year old with ADD, and a transcript of the program.
• No More Ritalin  - Book by Dr. Mary Ann Block covering the use of Ritalin and a non-drug approach to treating children diagnosed with ADHD.
• Our Kids on Ritalin  - Reprint of article by Patti Johnson, Colorado State Board of Education, 2nd Congressional District. Discusses classrooms, behaviors, and medicating kids.
• Ritalin and ADD/ADHD  - Informs on the use of Ritalin on school children, side effects and evidence of over-medication.
• Ritalin and Junk Science  - Alternative viewpoints on Ritalin use for ADHD, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in children. Includes contact information.
• Ritalin Side Effects?  - Two M.D.s describe the potential side effects of Ritalin.
• Ritalin: Child Abuse On Prescription?  - Article by a campaigning journalist in the UK, analyzing the marketing and use of Ritalin and related medications.