my son was diagnosed with adhd at a young age and over the years the doctors have had him on many different medications. i never saw a difference in his behavior (except for the ones that made him sleep) which scared me. we have been in and out of counseling for a long time. well last year i decided enough is enough and quit giving him medication. now the school is sending him to a psychiatrist and i know she is going to recommend medication. well, now my son refuses to take pills. so i cant make him……. but what my question is….. does anyone know the side effects of taking ritalin, adderal, stratera over a long period of time? has there been long term studies what these drugs do to the kids (like liver damage). i know some people that took ritalin as children and are now hooked on speed as adults. i dont want that to happen to my kid. but his teacher said if we dont give him medication he will self medicate (take street drugs) i dont know what to do.
