ADHD Medication
ADHD Medication
Children have been getting diagnosed with ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder. Many parents believe that their child has the symptoms of ADHD because they cannot stay focused on the task at hand, and using their children to get something that they want. People are over medicating their children and using ADHD as an excuse.
It is negligent to give children medicine such as Methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, because it is an equivalent to cocaine and is highly addictive. Also, other medications such as Atomoxetine, are known to cause increased thoughts of suicide among children and young adults (Attention). “In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required drug manufactures to place “black box” warnings (the strongest level of …show more content…
"A Combination of Drugs and Therapy Can Help Treat ADHD." Mental Health. Ed. Ann Quigley. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "ADHD: Not Just for Kids Anymore." FDA Consumer Magazine (Nov.-Dec. 2004). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
Marsa, Linda. "ADHD Drugs Are Overprescribed for Children." Are Americans Overmedicated? Ed. Tamara Thompson. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2011. At Issue. Rpt. from "Is ADHD Getting Out of Control?" Ladies Home Journal (Apr. 2005). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
Meyer, Michelle. "ADHD Is Overdiagnosed." Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. Ed. William Dudley. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2005. At Issue. Rpt. from "Should Your Child Really Be on Ritalin?" Better Homes and Gardens 81 (Sept. 2003). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
Rasher, Sarah. “Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Is a Gift, Not a Disease.” Behavioral Disorders. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. Detroit: Greenhaven press, 2010. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. From “Disorderly Conduct.” Chronicle of Higher education 10 Oct. 2008: B24. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 30 Jan.
Children have been getting diagnosed with ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder. Many parents believe that their child has the symptoms of ADHD because they cannot stay focused on the task at hand, and using their children to get something that they want. People are over medicating their children and using ADHD as an excuse.
It is negligent to give children medicine such as Methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, because it is an equivalent to cocaine and is highly addictive. Also, other medications such as Atomoxetine, are known to cause increased thoughts of suicide among children and young adults (Attention). “In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required drug manufactures to place “black box” warnings (the strongest level of …show more content…
"A Combination of Drugs and Therapy Can Help Treat ADHD." Mental Health. Ed. Ann Quigley. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "ADHD: Not Just for Kids Anymore." FDA Consumer Magazine (Nov.-Dec. 2004). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
Marsa, Linda. "ADHD Drugs Are Overprescribed for Children." Are Americans Overmedicated? Ed. Tamara Thompson. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2011. At Issue. Rpt. from "Is ADHD Getting Out of Control?" Ladies Home Journal (Apr. 2005). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
Meyer, Michelle. "ADHD Is Overdiagnosed." Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. Ed. William Dudley. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2005. At Issue. Rpt. from "Should Your Child Really Be on Ritalin?" Better Homes and Gardens 81 (Sept. 2003). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
Rasher, Sarah. “Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Is a Gift, Not a Disease.” Behavioral Disorders. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. Detroit: Greenhaven press, 2010. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. From “Disorderly Conduct.” Chronicle of Higher education 10 Oct. 2008: B24. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 30 Jan.