Criticisms of the Use of Ritalin to Treat Symptoms of ADHD

question 64

Multiple Choice

Criticisms of the use of Ritalin to treat symptoms of ADHD include all of the following EXCEPT

• A)the drug does not work for about a third of students with ADHD.
• B)the drug reflects an attempt by professional to keep children docile.
• C)the drug produces a number of unpleasant side effects.
• D)the drug often results in an increase of ADHD symptoms.

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