" No way would I do this. Ritilin is sold as speed on the street. "
Anti-depressive drugs are sold for street value too - this doesn't make them worthless to people who truly need them.
As a kid who was desperately ADD (still am, of course!) I can tell you that for me, medication was a Godsend. At the time, Ritalin was the only kind available. I know it doesn't work for every child, but it did for me (and has for many others.) I would not rule it out JUST because it's medication.
I do want to second that it shouldn't be just for school time - if your son is ADD, it's something that needs to be addressed as a "life" issue and not just a "school" issue.
It just really makes me angry when people (especially those who don't have ADD/ADHD) act like medicine should NEVER be used. I agree that it is abused by doctors and parents looking for "easy" fixes, but that doesn't mean it is never a good option. I would do some research on your own and also talk to doctors you trust.
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