RITALIN: A DRUG OF CONTRAVERSY During the summer of 1999, my daughter was prescribed the medication “Ritalin.” At first thought, my wife and I were happy knowing our daughter would be able to succeed successfully in her life endeavors. After dealing with many problems in school, from grades kindergarten through 4th grade, we dealt with: behavior problems; attitude problems; and problems of getting along with other kids, just to name a few. During 3rd grade she …showed first 75 words of 1759 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1759 total…ritalin.html) (Ritalin, Ritalin, Ritalin, -- Ritalin remains safe, http://www.gurlpages.com/spirit/t.peyton/ritalin.html) Laura Sessions Stepp, A Wonder Drug’s Worst Side Effect,” (Washington Post, February 5, 1996 page A-1) Laura Sessions Stepp, “Ritalin: In the Wrong Hands, A Dangerous drug,” (Washington Post, February 5, 1996, page C5) Karen Thomas, “Ritalin: Makers ties to Advocates Probed,” (USA Today, November 16, 1995, page 14D) ADHD Focus Page – (http://www.members.aol/_ht_a/adfocus/page/index332html)