These sometimes distorted, often subjective opinions make it unclear as to if the appropriate people are being diagnosed with ADHD. Without a true test that can clearly prove to us who has ADHD and who doesn't we are left guessing; leaving it up to the clinical decision making found in the diagnosis of unsure doctors. Since it is unclear as to how exactly we can diagnose the right people with the disorder it becomes obvious that we must currently be misdiagnosing a certain percentage of the people with ADHD. If we are miss diagnosing even one person with the condition then we are over diagnosing it. If we are over diagnosing the disorder itself then it can be said with certainty that we must be over prescribing the treatments for the disorder. .
The main treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is Methylphenidate, most commonly known as Ritalin. Even if we put aside all the arguments of the side effects and the morality of the drug, the simple fact would remain that if someone doesn't have the disorder in question to begin with they should not be receiving the treatment for it. That is proof enough right there that Ritalin is being over prescribed throughout America and world wide. More people are receiving Ritalin then they should be. Case closed. .
Many cases can even be made against the prescription of Ritalin to those who actually do have the disorder itself. A frequent attribute those suffering from ADHD have been linked with is anti-social behavior such as aggression, defiance and other conduct .
problems. Conduct problems and anti-social behavior is a well established predictor of early substance use and abuse. Substance Use Disorder is particularly associated with early usage. By constantly giving our already substance addiction susceptible children Ritalin at ages as early as 3 to deal with their disorder we are only setting them up for trouble with dependency later in life.
Ritalin blocks the reuptake of dopamine. ... The generic name for Ritalin is methylphenidate. ... The treatment for an overdose of Ritalin is gastric lavage. ... Ritalin is now under new fire; a medical examiner in Michigan has released findings that may link Ritalin to the death of a boy (Diller, 2000). ... Over prescribing Ritalin is a fairly common occurrence. ...
Ritalin Methylphenidate, more commonly known as Ritalin, is a Central Nervous System stimulant drug. ... Novartis (formerly Ciba-Geigy) began producing Ritalin about 30 years ago. ... The use of Ritalin began slowly, but as soon as the ADD diagnosis became more common, so did the prescriptions of Ritalin. ... Ritalin is classified by the DEA as a Schedule II drug. ... "Ritalin effect is equal to that of cocaine or amphetamines, however Ritalin is more potent and lasts longer." http://www.students.stedwards.edu/~sgottne/summ5.htm. ...
Ritalin is the drug I am referring to. ... But Ritalin has many negative sides to it. Under "Concerns of Ritalin I found that according to the united States Drug Enforcement Agency, Ritalin is a Class II drug. ... In fact Ritalin has been known to be called a close cousin to speed. ... They have all decided that Ritalin is a bad choice to make. ...
Ritalin is in a class of drugs called Methylphetamines. ... Students are using Ritalin as a study aid. ... They feel that Ritalin gives them this "edge." ... Although there are many harmful side effects and social problems related to Ritalin, many people claim that Ritalin is a vital part of controlling ADD. And in most cases Ritalin has shown proven results. ...
The most popular would be Ritalin. ... As useful as Ritalin is, it has sparked a great deal of controversy. ... This over prescription of Ritalin brings up the problem of its abuse. ... An overdose of Ritalin usually occurs and has severe consequences. ... Ritalin works for a lot of people. ...
Likewise, there are arguments for and against the use of Ritalin. ... Since ADD/ADHD are not real, Ritalin should not be prescribed. ... The schools have a big part in the rise in Ritalin use as well. ... Advocates of Ritalin, however, still claim that Ritalin is affective and necessary. ... Ritalin can also be an addicting drug. ...
