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... One drug that is currently being used and possibly abused it Ritalin. Ritalin is used for children that suffer from ADHD or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ...
Ritalin, otherwise known as Methylphenidate, is a mild stimulant of the central nervous system. Ritalin is usually taken orally, and once it enters the bloodstream, it acts directly on the serotonin receptors. ... (Long 62) The most important effect of Ritalin is to control and maintain the behavior of the diagnosed child.
Even though Ritalin has been proven to work, I believe it has more negative effects then positive effects. Taking Ritalin is not as safe as many people think. ... Ritalin has been found to cause permanent neurological tic including Turrets syndrome. ... ” (Sagario 1E) Many of the children who start on Ritalin remain taking the pill until their early adult life, which means for several years people are being damaged by the side effects of the drug.
Sagario has studied children for many years and believes that Ritalin can cause or worsen the disorder it was originally designed to cure. According to Anastopolous and Shelton “If Ritalin is used for more than seven weeks it becomes ineffective on the child, and therefore does nothing to help the child but potentially hurts him.
Approximate Word count = 985
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