>> 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.
    As far as i can tell, it does that in EVERYONE that takes it, but in
kids with ADD, that is what they need to combat a brain that is
underdeveloped in a specific (Attention focusing) area.
    It seems that kids without AD(H)D also have grade improvement while
on Ritalin, but they DON'T need it to handle school, where most of our
kids do.
                                            Amber
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