Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Other Risks of Ritalin Treatment

Tics (Tourette’s syndrome)- occur in 7% to 8% of children
Extreme changes in mood – violent behavior to heavenly bliss
Drug abuse, dependence & addiction
SuicideSudden cardiac deaths in children (186 deaths, 569 hospitalizations)
Harmful long-term effects on brain

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