[LMB] OT:AKICIF ADD

[Tzivia Adler]

From: "Carol Cooper" <carolcooper at shaw.ca>
> >Helen Fenton wrote
>>  The other drug that most doctors prescribe is Ritalyn which is more 
>> modern, much more expensive and turns kids into little zombies.
>
> Sorry, I can't let that statement go unchallenged because it's the sort of
> thing that scares people off trying a drug which can have enormous 
> benefits
> - I'm sure both Ritalin and Dexedrine can cause adverse reactions in users
> if the dosage and so on aren't correctly tailored for the child - but
> Ritalin most certainly doesn't turn kids into zombies.  My son has been
> taking it since he was eight,
>
excactly my son's age!  how did he get pointed out for testing?

>and the only effect it has on him is allowing
> him to concentrate (side effect being a happier, more relaxed and more
> successful young man).  There are certainly no other changes in his
> personality - he's still lively, friendly, humorous (the class clown,
> always), articulate and outgoing.  Definitely no hint of Night of the 
> Living
> Dead there.
> Carol
>
yes, personality change is what had me very very worried.  i don't want him 
flattened out, we like his sparkling wit.  did i mention that this is the 
kid who informed me, for four children he will set the table with spoons and 
forks, but for four children plus one parent, he needs spoons and fiveks...

ziviya 



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