I feel if they are started at a lower dose and worked up to a higher dose, if needed, they will do better and feel normal. If Ritalin would have been around then. Doctors would have crammed it down his throat. I don't feel Ritalin is needed as much as we use it today. With the highrate of persons on the drug insurances almost have to cover it to keep their policy holders happy.
Studies show more boys are using the drug than females.
We are not sure why that is. That is still being studied. As any other drug, of course, there are side effects. First of all, Ritalin does not make kids behave and be smart. All persons on Ritalin must work with behavioral and learning skills, break down in small groups and take small steps.