SUE SMITH was thinking about A.D.D and keyed into cyberspace:
SS>MB> Despite doomsayers who predicted then and now that untreated ADD
SS>MB> kid up taking drugs, dropping out of school, being criminals, our
SS>MB> daught educated, has never taken drugs, doesn't smoke, certainly
SS>MB> is not a c and, in fact, works WITH the DA's office in their
SS>MB> prosecutions of ch abusers.
SS>MB>  
SS> 
SS>I commend you as parents!  What a wonderful way of dealing with a 
SS>problem child.  I too, have a son that is ADHD and is currently
SS>taking  destrastat which is similar to ritalin.  However he only
SS>takes it  during school sessions.  
You don't have to apologize for using a medication that works for your 
child. There is absolutely nothing wrong with what you are doing.
SS>I have attempted several times to take him off the medication only to
SS>see him falter along the wayside.  Typically he is an honor roll 
SS>student going into the 3rd grade now, but when he was off medications
SS>all of his grades drastically dropped, he was involved in disruptive 
SS>behavior and seems to be overly sensitive.  I placed him back on the 
SS>drug and saw a marked improvement.
Perhaps if you looked at the use of medication (not "drug" which has a 
negative connotation) in the same way as a parent who gives their 
diabetic child insulin, you would be more comfortable. You ARE helping 
your child. That's what good parents do.
SS>I would much rather do something "natural" and ween him off the meds.
SS>Am definately open to suggestions.  Sorry if this topic may have 
SS>already been discussed, I am new to this echo and just read your 
SS>message.
I have a soon to be 14 year old ADHD son and have tried all of the so-
called "alternatives" to medication. None worked. Not one made the 
slightest difference. We tried pycnogenol, KidPlex (a nutritional 
supplement which is made up of neurotransmitters precursors) etc., etc., 
etc.
All a waste of money and hope. 
You are free to try what you want, and I suggest you do that. You may 
get some suggestions from various people. Try their ideas.
Just, do not get your hopes up.
                ===>The Voice of Reason<===
                     mark.probert@juno.com
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