I have an 8 year step-son who I have raised since he was four. His mother lives in Oklahoma, and contact him all the time. His father is not able to spend alot of time with him because of his work. He has (in my observation the last 4 years) is defiant disorder. He disrespects me, and he acts out in school. I have had him tested for disabilities, counseling at three diffrent places and all say he has ADHD. I can accept that. He acts out in school when he does not get his way. If he does not want to do something he does not do it. His father has NEVER seen this behavior. He is like an angel around him. He is fine with others until he can not get his way. Recently, his father and grandmother had him admitted to a mental facility because he got in trouble in school. I was not their to speak with the counslers to advise them anything about his behavior. The grandmother was there and she has only been with him 5 times in 1 year and he is fine with her. Anyways, the next morning the physician evaluated him and out him on Concerta in am, then Seraqual 25mg at 4pm and Seraqual 50mg at 9pm. I am having a hard time with this because I do not feel that they gave him a full evaluation. I understand the diagnosis, but does he need to be on Seraqual? No one at this facility could answer any of my questions, they did stated that the Seraqual was to control his anger problems. I do not understand, if he can control his anger at home, friends house, and with his father, Does he really needs meds? I think his problem needs to be firm discipline, because when he acts out in school, we never follow through with his punishment. Please help me. I want what is best for my son. He is not scheduled to f/u with the therapist until 12-14-06. In the meantime, his father and grandmother feed him these pills. I want to leave the relationship but I want to make sure he is taken care of first.