-=> Quoting Ruth Beechick to Charity Ayuso-onore <=-
 RB> This message is to Regina Finan, but I couldn't pull up any direct
 RB> message from you, Regina. Only quotes in Charity's messages. I'm an
 RB> eavesdropper on this echo.
 RB> You say your ADD son will go on meds this summer, and I just wanted to
 RB> input some information for you to consider. If the med is Ritalin, a
 RB> better alternative may be phenytoin (PHT). For more information see my
 RB> article on this in "Homeschooling Today" May/June 1994. This is much
 RB> safer and probably cheaper because the patent has run out. Ritalin is
 RB> pushed upon the doctors by the drug companies, and nobody is telling
 RB> them about PHT. Many mainstream doctors don't take kindly to
 RB> suggestions that are not mainstream. But if you are concerned about
 RB> Ritalin, you may wish to look into this alternative.
 My first son was on Ritalin.  I will be looking at a few and we will see.
 I am concerned with several factors here.  One is his concentration.
 Second is his aggression he has a hard time controlling.  Third is his
 sleeplessness.  He does not fall asleep easily and will stay awake until
 late or not at all.  What ever we choose or combinations that must be
 chosen these are my main concerns.
 I use to get that, but they never sent it to me again after the first time.
 (Homeschooling Today, that is)
 Regina
... All I need is a Wave and a board to surf it on.
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