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1) The disorder is characterized by the inability to pay attention, sit still and is hyper, to name a few.
2) Many people think that it is a childhood disease, but it is also diagnosed in adults
3) There are two "classifications": Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD). ADHD is characterized by the inability to sit still, is hyper and impulsive.
4) The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual established criteria for diagnosing the disorders.
5) The cause of the disorder is still unsure, but many doctors believe it is from a neurological imbalance.
6) Ritalin is the most prescribed drug for helping those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
7) Ritalin has many chemical properties that resemble cocaine.
8) Ritalin has high potential for abuse.
9) There is much legislation underway to establish new criteria for diagnosis of the disorder, or alternative ways of handling the disorder so that there isn't as much prescribing of the drug.
10) Alternative means of handling the drug include counseling, educational modification, and parental intervention.
For more information, these sites may be helpful.
Why Ritalin Rules? by Mary Eberstadt
Kids on Pills: BBC documentary examines increase in prescription drug use amongst children by Liz Smith
Dr. Breggin Testifies Before US Congress United States House of Representatives