MP> John, it is more than that. Ritalin is the first medication
MP> of choice
MP> because it has shown to be effective in approximately 70% of
MP> the cases
MP> AND, after being on the market so long its effects are well
MP> known.
 Okay, I do not know much about Ritalin. We were on it for two weeks and 
would like to kick the manufacturer in the groin.  It was bad.
MP> Ritalin, DAS et al have been on the market for >20 year
MP> *Ritalin >40
MP> years) and there is no evidence of any nonreversible long
MP> term effects.
 I did not know its applications were that old. My understanding of these 
conditions is the diagnosis are like 10 to 15 years old.
MP> JP> and the effects on the body are noted with each medication... none
MP> JP>of these meds come to you stating there are no side effects. My
MP> JP>assumption is that you have not done much homework on meds.
MP> Only on the negative side...
 
MP> Now, that hits the bull's eye, AND can only been writen by
MP> someone who
MP> has been there and done that.
 ... and educated by a few (yourself included, Bob Moylan, and others) 
wonderful people with the patience of Job and the love of children in 
general. I am becoming an advocate. When I get David's life straight I shall 
pay those that have helped me out by helping others, together we will win 
this battle.  
 
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