-=> Quoting Jerry Schwartz to Amber Floyd <=-
 JS> 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.
 JS> I don't know; I tried it myself as an experiment, and I thought the
 JS> top of my head was going to come off.  On the other hand, many people
 JS> who use speed think it helps them function.  I guess it does, right up
 JS> until the wheels fall off. 
     Generally speaking... I believe in live and let live.
     However, since the use of medications is such an important/effective
     and controversial issue.... I would like to say that...
     Ritalin does NOT make you think that your head is going to come off
     unless you take the whole bottle or.... your head wasn't screwed on
     very tight to begin with.
     One can, however, expect the effects that your doctor tells you may
     happen.  
... God save us from all the people who want to save us.
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