On May 14 17:50 96, Amber Floyd of 1:377/3 wrote to Jerry Schwartz:
>>> Ritalin is a stimulant, not a sedative.  In many people with AD(H)D, it
>>> has the paradoxical effect of stimulating the parts of the brain that
>>> reduce impulsiveness and help you concentrate.
AF>     As far as i can tell, it does that in EVERYONE that takes it, but in
AF> kids with ADD, that is what they need to combat a brain that is
AF> underdeveloped in a specific (Attention focusing) area.
AF>     It seems that kids without AD(H)D also have grade improvement while
AF> on Ritalin, but they DON'T need it to handle school, where most of our
AF> kids do.
I don't know; I tried it myself as an experiment, and I thought the top of my 
head was going to come off.  On the other hand, many people who use speed 
think it helps them function.  I guess it does, right up until the wheels 
fall off.
Jerry Schwartz
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