Ritalin and ADHD

Posted By Marjorie Kravitz on May 30, 1999 at 10:18:30
My 5-year-old grandson was having problems with impulsive behavior and anger that made him very difficult to deal with. After a try at behavior management [1-2-3 magic], the pediatrician suggested putting him on Ritalin. The changes have been dramatic. He is now a bright, personable child who enjoys success in everyday interactions. My question is this: how is it possible that a single dose in the morning (or regular not sustained release) results in changed behavior for the entire day? Could a nutritional deficit be the initial trigger of his problem? I am troubled at the thought of him on a lifetime of drugs and am interested in suggesting other possible interventions--vitamins, allergies, nutritional supplements. What do you advise?










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