MB> Despite doomsayers who predicted then and now that untreated ADD kid
MB> up taking drugs, dropping out of school, being criminals, our daught
MB> educated, has never taken drugs, doesn't smoke, certainly is not a c
MB> and, in fact, works WITH the DA's office in their prosecutions of ch
MB> abusers.
MB>  
 
I commend you as parents!  What a wonderful way of dealing with a 
problem child.  I too, have a son that is ADHD and is currently taking 
destrastat which is similar to ritalin.  However he only takes it 
during school sessions.  
 
I have attempted several times to take him off the medication only to 
see him falter along the wayside.  Typically he is an honor roll 
student going into the 3rd grade now, but when he was off medications 
all of his grades drastically dropped, he was involved in disruptive 
behavior and seems to be overly sensitive.  I placed him back on the 
drug and saw a marked improvement.
 
I would much rather do something "natural" and ween him off the meds. 
Am definately open to suggestions.  Sorry if this topic may have 
already been discussed, I am new to this echo and just read your 
message.
 
Regards,
Sue
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