-> We seem to have arrived at an impasse.  You are convinced you are
-> right and don't want to hear anything else about it or check with
-> a professional who has, or should have, readily available
I am not totally convinced I'm right.  That is why I originally stated
that "I believe".  I'm quite sure I'm right, but if you want to provide
me with a list of references that proves your point, I will check them
out.  You are the one who comes across as if you knw you are right, and
therefore will listen to nobody else's views with an open mind.
-> Please look it up and, while your at it, read the side effects
-> section carefully paying close attention to the part that discusses
-> frequency of side effects, duration etc.  I will assume that you know
-> it is mandatory for the PDR to list ALL side effects no matter what
-> the percentage of a control group exhibited them.
I'm aware of the possible side effects.  I'm also aware that for most
people they are minor and wear off after a short period once their body
adjusts to the drug.
-> You've got that backasswards.  Please do a little in depth reading
-> if, for no other reason, to improve your own understanding.
I'm sorry to contradict you, but I really think you are the one who
needs to do some reading here.  Maybe the problem is that nobody knows
for sure exactly what ADD/ADHD are, or what causes it, and different
researchers may come up with different theories.  It is, however, widely
accepted that in people with ADD/ADHD a part of their brain works more
slowly than it does in other people, and Ritalin speeds up that part of
the brain, allowing the person to pay attention more fully than they
previously did.
I wish I had some articles to cite, but I am in a temporary living
situation until my house is built and everything is in storage.
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