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Did you know that 4.3 million children are on Ritalin in the United States (White, H. 2003)? Do you want a prescribed medication to control the lives of those you love? Do you want to put anyone’s health at risk for long-term side effects or even death? Before determining whether or not you or your child should be put on this dangerous drug, be sure to read all the fine print. In my opinion, Ritalin is over prescribed to children who do not need to be on it. Parents should consider all the side effects, warnings, precautions, and all the alternative methods of treatment before making the mistake of putting your child on Ritalin. As you read the following information, you will learn what Ritalin is, what Ritalin is prescribed for, the dangerous side effects it has on your child, warnings, precautions, and some of the alternative methods of treatment.
What is Ritalin? “Ritalin or methylphenidate is a mild central nervous stimulant that boosts the brain’s ability to control......

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