Children and adults are diagnosed with ADHD if they persistently show a combination of traits including, but not all, forgetfulness, distractibility, fidgeting, restlessness, impatience, difficulty sustaining attention in work, play, or conversation, or difficulty following instructions and completing tasks. According to Zeigler criteria issued by the APA states that at least six of these traits must be present to a degree that these behaviors are causing impairment in two or more settings (85). Now that we know and understand what ADHD is let's discuss the treatments. .
Drugs called stimulants are used to control ADHD behaviors. The most popular would be Ritalin. Ritalin was discovered in the mid 1940s but ADHD's first diagnose wasn't until mid 1950s. This sparks many questions as to why Ritalin was produced and how people know it is the right drug for this disorder. Ritalin has many good aspects that appear to help children with ADHD, but some believe it also has some terrible side affects that aren't worth the treatment. .
According to Russell A. Barkley PhD, between 70 and 90% of children treated with Ritalin improve in their behavior.(253) Barkley has also stated that between 600,000 and 1 million children annually may be using Ritalin at the school-age.(258) .
Some positive things about Ritalin use is it is entered and eliminated from your bloodstream in 24 hours. So not only does it work as a stimulant fast if any allergies were to show up the drug would be out of the bloodstream within the 24 hours. Ritalin also reduces restlessness therefore increasing attention span with class assignments helping both teacher and student. Aggression, noisiness, and disruptive behaviors are declined. Ritalin improves social behavior by lessening the intensity felt between the child and other beings.
Rethinking Ritalin states a story about a woman whose child had such bad temper tantrums accompanied with his ADHD that she had to remove him from preschool.
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. ...
Roots: Psychology "The Over Prescription of Methylphenidate (Ritalin) in Today's Society" It's been said that nearly one out of every thirty Americans between the ages of five and 19 has a prescription to Ritalin (Rowland 2003). ... More people are receiving Ritalin then they should be. ... This is the case with Ritalin. ... Granted, therapy and counseling work best when combined with Ritalin, but they generally use much lower dosages of Ritalin. ... Ritalin does not in fact cure ADHD it only neutralizes its effects. ...
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. ...
