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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think that Ritalin can definitely cause depression, or related problems. That drug can change a person's attitude so they lose interest and/or friends.

One day when I was in high school and in a lousy, frustrated mood, my friend gave me Ritalin just because she had some. Almost immediately, it made me numb - I stopped being upset, or happy, or anything else. I was "uncomfortably numb" because the drug dulled my emotions to apathy in the blink of an eye.

Stimulants in general can be extremely depressing, even for adults in otherwise stable situations. Sixth grade is hard enough on its own. Who knows how the drug may be affecting your son?

I know for a fact that Ritalin is something to look at closely and critically as you search for how to help your boy.[/quote]

Wow, so you abused drugs once and you think this is a.) relevant or b.) evidence-based.

Taking drugs recreationally/illegally is NOT the same thing as working under the care of a psychiatrist to treat a MEDICAL condition.  [/quote]

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