Summary

Ritalin and related drugs are used primarily to treat children, teens, and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. ADHD is marked by hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsive behavior and affects millions of school-age children. Ritalin and other related drugs stimulate the nervous system to increase focus and attention. They are often part of an overall plan to help students get organized and learn better. However, these drugs can also be abused, and their use is sometimes controversial. Updated and revised, Ritalin and Related Drugs, Third Edition explores the various uses and abuses of these drugs, and explains to teen readers why such abuse should be avoided.

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eBook

About the Author(s)

Suellen May is a writer living in Fort Collins, Colorado. She received a B.S. from the University of Vermont, an M.S. from Colorado State University, and an M.A. from Adams State University. She writes science-related books and magazine articles.

Mali Rebecca Schantz-Feld is a professional writer and researcher with 25 years of experience. She has won awards for writing from the Florida Magazine Association, the Florida Freelance Writers Association, and American Business Media. She is a member of the American Medical Writers Association, the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists, and the Florida Freelance Writers Association/Cassell Network of Writers.