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Re: Adderall and Ritalin for kids
      12/11/03 12:24 PM

Sheena-

That's the paradox of Adderall and the like. They do not act like stimulants or have horrible side effects in kids who TRULY have ADD/ADHD.

I have TWO children affected by this disorder--as their dad was before them. One has ADD the other has ADHD. But the medications do relieve the SYMPTOMS of the disorder as HYDRO or OXY relieves the SYMPTOMS of pain. It therefore allows them to have the quality of life that a pain patient gets out of treating the symptoms of their disease/injury/condition.

It definitely is a case of benefit -vs- risk. In my case, with MY children, the benefits so clearly outweigh the risks that there is no question of continuing treatment. As any parent does, I want my children to have a good education, a normal childhood full of play and friends, a good chance at getting into college, and to have a productive adult life. Take away the medications and you almost certainly take away the education--or parts of it. Can you study or read when you are in pain? Can you focus on learning or paying attention when your body hurts so bad you want to scream? My son wasn't able to sleep at all prior to treatment with stimulants. How bizarre is a 7 year old with insomnia?

We tried every alternate therapy suggested prior to starting medication. It was such a night and day difference when the kids got on Adderall. They didn't turn into perfect kids who didn't make noise or run around. They were able to sit at a desk and pay attention, could understand their schoolwork because they didn't miss the prior assignments due to lack of attention. They started to LIKE school. They still have messy rooms, they get in trouble for not getting their chores done, they argue, they are just REGULAR kids now who do well in school and don't fell the need to pace, or always be on the go.

It really is a case of walk a mile in my shoes...

The whole purpose of my continued discussion is to make people aware that for every horror story there are 2 success stories. Yes, every parent should seek professional advice (therapists, teachers, doctors, psychiatrists) and try other methods of controlling the ADD prior to medication therapy. But just like many of us on this board, medication is the best resort--not just the last.

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* Adderall and Ritalin for kids night_shade 10/02/03 03:25 PM
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. * * Re: Adderall and Ritalin for kids night_shade   12/11/03 12:24 PM
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. * * Re: Adderall and Ritalin for kids night_shade   12/10/03 08:29 PM
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