As useful as Ritalin is, it has sparked a great deal of controversy. ... Ritalin must be taken several times a day every day to have the correct effects. ... Long-term effects of Ritalin consist of stunted growth, psychotic episodes, depression and suicide attempts that have resulted when children have been on this drug for and extended period of time or when they were taken off of the drug after prolonged use. ... Careful supervision is required during drug withdrawal, since sever depression as well as the effects of chronic over activity can be unmasked. ... This is a no side effects, non a...

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