Tag: Ritalin

‘Smart Drugs’ Might Not Be so Smart

Commentary In the United States, the number of people being diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is on the rise—especially among young women. People with ADHD struggle to pay attention and manage their impulses. In an effort to treat the neurodevelopmental disorder, doctors often prescribe stimulants such as Ritalin, the brand name for the prescription…


Believe in Your Child—and Yourself—Before You Believe in Medications

Many parents that I work with ask the same question: “Should we medicate our boys?” Here are the basics you’ll want to consider: There’s no way to predict what being on medications will be like for any particular child. There’s also no way to know ahead of time the side effects beyond those that most…