Ban the Use of ADHD Drugs in Children Until Their Dangers Can Be Investigated
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Feb 28th, 2016Someone from San Antonio, TX signed.
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Nov 20th, 2015Someone from North Bend, WA writes:
?We do not have an independent, valid test for ADHD, and there is no data to indicate that ADHD is due to a brain malfunction.?? National Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus StatementNov 18th, 2015Someone from Hayward, CA signed.
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Nov 1st, 2015Someone from Bothell, WA writes:
These drugs killed my friend though induced psychosis and depression which eventually resulted in his suicide. I have ADD and have tried most common ADD medications personally. These drugs disrupted my life and have stolen part of my personality and happiness forever. I will never be the same. I feel sick to my stomach that parents are encouraged to unwittingly give these poisons to the children they love.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 16th, 2015Someone from Fairfield, CA writes:
Personally, medication never worked for me. I\'ve been against it my whole life. But having a brother with behavioral problems, there are some children who are unable to reach their full potential without the assistance of the medication. So I believe that medication should be okay, if the child is fully educated about what is going on, the medication they\'re taking, what it does. If they aren\'t old enough to understand, they shouldn\'t be on it.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 16th, 2015Someone from Fairfield, CA writes:
Personally, medication never worked for me. I've been against it my whole life. But having a brother with behavioral problems, there are some children who are unable to reach their full potential without the assistance of the medication. So I believe that medication should be okay, if the child is fully educated about what is going on, the medication they're taking, what it does. If they aren't old enough to understand, they shouldn't be on it.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 12th, 2015Someone from Yuba City, CA signed.
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Oct 1st, 2015Someone from Collegeville, MN writes:
I personally believe that ADD/ADHD medication is absolutely wrong. It should not be administered to anyone. I was diagnosed in second grade and it kills the spirit, destroys the heart, and induces depression. The medication also encourages dependence on the drug and is unhealthy.REPORT COMMENTS
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Aug 22nd, 2015Someone from Collinsville, AL writes:
These stimulants have been linked to sudden death in pediatric patients we shouldn't be medicating them with these drugs or at all.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 11th, 2015Someone from Vista, CA signed.
Aug 6th, 2015Someone from Yucaipa, CA writes:
It's too easy to put overactive kids on these drugs. Nutrition (I mean no sugar/caffeine), exercise (turn-off TV/video games), and family support should all be explored first.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 14th, 2015Someone from Covington, LA writes:
Just stop. Appreciate the different and diverse. Children don't all fit into one box, and they shouldn't be given drugs to try and make them. The brain is probably the most complex part of the body and it is not acceptable to alter its growth, or functionality, especially in children.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 3rd, 2015Someone from Westland, MI writes:
When we were little, we were sent outside to play or do chores, THAT was our medicine and it worked. What is wrong with the parents nowadays? Giving your kids drugs...and you think THAT is going to make them better??? Come on.... You want to help your children? Play WITH them, keep them involved in activities with school, day in and day out. Limit their TV time and don't make a computer your babysitter. It's the parents, not the kids. Not all but most young parents nowadays need parenting classes. Don't give your kids drugs, let them play their anxiety and frustrations off, don't give them drugs. Shame on you who do.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 28th, 2015Someone from Cary, NC writes:
My friend had it and so i took some and tried it (im home-schooled and was taken out of school because they wanted me on Ritalin) It basically turned me into a sedate unemotional person for a few hours...Just what the schools want.....Don't let doctors tell you its safe....REPORT COMMENTS
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May 20th, 2015Someone from Minnetonka, MN writes:
I was diagnosed with ADD at a very young age, and having been taking medication for a very long time. I am currently 18 years old, and during the time between being 11yrs old up to the present day, my diagnosis changed from being ADD to ADHD. In my own opinion that I have developed based upon my taking of these medications throughout the years, is that the medication has seemed to stunt my growth, it has caused me to think of sucide (which is a side effect of the drugs that are being taken has on people who take ADD/ADHD medications), it has caused me to stop thinking creatively and have an immagination, these drugs have kept me from becoming my own person who could have become if I had not taken these dugs.REPORT COMMENTS
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