Ritalin: Abuse

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Social Issues

 

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Lindsay G

 

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July 30, 2014

 

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University

 

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However, in the 1960s, Ritalin and many other amphetamines were recognized as abusive substances, so many new controls were introduced to more closely monitor the prescribing of these drugs. Despite these new restrictions, the abuse and over-prescribing of Ritalin has re-emerged from the shadows. One way the over-prescribing of Ritalin has emerged is its constant use for treating ADHD in children and adolescents...
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ADHD is a behavioral disorder and generally infects boys between the ages of six and fourteen (United Nations Warning on Ritalin, 1). Data shows that 10-12% of all boys in this range are taking Ritalin for the treatment of diagnosed ADHD. Since 1990, the number of people taking Ritalin has increased by 500%...
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