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Stimulants like Ritalin lead some children to suffer hallucinations that feature insects, snakes or worms. That's according to a story in the New York Times.The panel members said they hoped the warning would prevent physicians from prescribing a second drug to treat the hallucinations caused by the stimulants, which one expert estimated affect 2 to 5 of every 100 children taking them.What has your experience with Ritalin been?
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Of course, we don't think so. But it's a common perception, according to an article in the New York Times:... a diagnosis of A.D.H.D. is an escape hatch for selfish and permissive modern parents who are too lazy to discipline their badly behaved kids and prefer instead to medicate them into compliance.
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Check out the chart below - the New York Times did this story showing that, while many parents worry about their kids dying of cancer or other things, accidents are really the most common. The message for parents is to take all available precautions to prevent accidents and injuries. That means enforcing car seat use…[more]
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Lisa Guernsey, author of “Into the Minds of Babes: How Screen Time Affects Children From Birth to Age 5,” and countless pediatricians say too much TV can hurt kids' mental health. Do you agree?
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Both kids and adults with ADHD have a hard time finishing projects. What's your secret for getting them done? Do you have any tips for us?
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Remembering meetings and appointments is one of the biggest struggles adults with ADHD have. Can you share your tips with us?
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This line sounds like it could be a lifesaver, and is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The toll-free number is 888-ASK-ADHD (888-275-2343) -- or people can chat online live with an ADHD expert at www.ADHDExpertsOnCall.com. While speaking with experts, all callers and Web chatters also can ask for additional free information about ADHD.Have you tried it? Are they helpful?
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That's the claim a 40-year-old recently diagnosed man makes in the South Wales Echo of England. He's now taking Ritalin, after years of having ADHD, being unable to hold down a relationship and thinking something major was wrong.“The problem is that I’m only being given the dose that is prescribed for children and have been unable to get any further help from the NHS."Do you agree with him? Have you shared his experience?