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Describes the history of Ritalin, dangers of Ritalin use and abuse, the debate over the use of Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, treatment of Ritalin addiction, and legal issues.

Study of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and its treatment with the drug Ritalin, discussing exactly what Ritalin can and cannot do for children, adolescents, and adults who suffer from ADHD, and looking at alternatives for controlling the associated behaviors.

Elizabeth Wurtzel chronicles her addiction to the drug Ritalin, discussing how her dependency almost ruined her life and family.

Elizabeth Wurtzel published her memoir of depression, Prozac Nation, to widespread literary acclaim. By age twenty-six she had everything she always wanted except happiness. Although professionally successful, she felt like a failure. She was unable to focus on anything. But when her doctor prescribed Ritalin she became a new person. The Ritalin worked so well it became the "sweetness in the days that have none". Soon she began grinding up the Ritalin, interspersed it with cocaine, and was on her way to drug addiction. In order to heal, she had to break free of her relationship with Ritalin and learn how to love life and herself.

Presents information on the history and use of Ritalin and other medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, discusses the drug's prevelance in U.S. society, and considers its health consequences. Includes resources for further study.

Describes the medical uses of the prescription drug Ritalin, the problems presented by overprescribing it, its potential for abuse, and ways to prevent such abuse.

Describes the medical uses of the prescription drug Ritalin, the problems presented by overprescribing it, its potential for abuse, and ways to prevent such abuse.