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PROS
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CONS
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| Ritalin is proven to be effective in controlling students with ADD. |
Sometimes Ritalin is over prescribed, because a wrong diagnoses is
made. |
| The symptoms of ADD are reduced. |
The problems displayed by a child tend to change in intensity or form
with age. |
| ADD and ADHD can be treated using a combination of medicine, behavior
therapy, and parent consultation. |
These disorders are pervasive, and have an onset early in childhood. |
| Ritalin helps students by increasing their attention span, minimizing
physical activity, and decreasing impulsivity. |
The prescriptions for Ritalin are up 390% in the past four years. |
