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Ritalin: Beneficial or Dangerous
Methylphenidate, also known by the brand name Ritalin, is a mild Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant. This paper will explore the use of Ritalin in terms of its biological, cognitive, social and physical developmental effects on the children that use it in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. The impact the drug has on the user, the family of the user and on their education will also be addressed.
Ritalin is the primary drug of choice in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder in children. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by elevated levels of inattention, motor activity, and impulsive behaviour and affects almost 5% of school-age children and can reach as high as 12% (Klein, Abikoff, Hechtman, Weiss, 2004). Because it affects many children in all parts of society, from upper class to lower class, from learning disabled to......

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