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Would a loving mother give her little son cocaine? ... Then why do thousands of parents line up at the doctors office of a prescription of Ritalin? Ritalin and Adderall, two of the major ADD/ADHD medications, do more harm than good. ...
One would be surprised to find that "methylphenidate and amphetamine produce behavioral and psychological effects similar to cocaine" (Res. ... In fact, Ritalin is a Class II narcotic according to the Controlled Substance Act, which means it is one that has the very highest potential for addiction and abuse. In fact, Methylphenidate is in the same group as cocaine, and gives a 4-hour high when snorted. ... The doctor will give the child Ritalin and tell the parent and teachers to observe the childs behavior. ... That would be great; the doctor says a child has this disorder, so the child is put on Ritalin, when really he or she doesnt have the disorder in the first place.
Approximate Word count = 918
Approximate Pages = 3.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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