Ritalin and ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

By: Dr. Alan Rosenthal

Many parents today seem to give their children mind-altering drugs like Ritalin to solve behavioral and other problems. Are our youth really in that much health distress that we need to drug them up so often and for so many years? There is growing controversy in society about the use of such drugs, and in my opinion, it is justified.

What Ritalin Does to Kids

Ritalin is a stimulant and is in a group of drugs that are considered addictive drugs. If you believe that this drug cannot or will not hurt your child, you have been misinformed.

There are many side effects to Ritalin such as depression, social withdrawal, irritability, increased weepiness, memory problems, anxiety, tension, agitation, the Zombie Effect, less feeling and spontaneity, some danger of cancer, sadness, headache, insomnia, loss of appetite, stomach pain, dry mouth, growth suppression, anemia, skin rashes, stiff joints, peeling skin, palpitations, hair pulling, and twitches.

Organ systems that are affected are cardiovascular, central nervous system, gastrointestinal, and endocrine (hormonal).

Toxic psychosis (hallucinations) can result.

Drugs Vs. Wellness Care

The controversy of placing children on mind-altering drugs will no doubt continue to grow. The FDA has admitted that the controlled studies used to put drugs on the market are too short, too small in patient numbers and too limited in the range of patients and clinical conditions to rule out all potentially adverse reactions.

My opinion is that Ritalin, and drugs like it are very dangerous. I do not believe for a second that they are safe and okay for children to take. If you are interested in learning about natural methods to help children with ADHD, please visit us at Whole Health Family Chiropractic. Health and wellness care have had increasingly positive effects for children suffering from ADHD.

Optimal Health = Optimum Function

Whole Health Family Chiropractic in Thousand Oaks, California has a team of highly specialized health professionals that will help you reach your Health and Wellness goals. Chiropractic wellness care improves your body’s natural ability to heal and enhances your overall quality of life. Imagine living a healthy and holistic lifestyle free of asthma, low back pain, ear infections, menstrual pain, headaches, ADHD, and many others. Take the first step toward better living and contact us today at (805) 449-0061.

Dr. Alan Rosenthal also dedicates his time to health awareness and education within his community. He offers free lectures and workshops to businesses and organizations. If you would like to schedule Dr. Rosenthal to speak at your next event or to view his list of chiropractic lecture topics, please go to Free Lecture Topics.