New guidelines condemn Ritalin

Schools today are like a free gumball machine that dispenses Ritalin - a dangerous drug widely prescribed for ADHD.

But now the government has issued new guidelines saying to avoid the drug at all costs. The trouble with this for Americans is, the government in question isn't that of the United States (where the toxin is most prevalent), but that of Britain.

These new guidelines say not to use the drug at all for children under 5. Ever. Except as a last resort, it's not to be used for older children either.

This follows yet another report documenting Ritalin's many side effects, which include insomnia, nausea, and rapid heartbeat. Ritalin has also led to fatal heart attacks in young people.

But those who support drugging kids to make them compliant with onerous school regimes still won't budge in their view that Ritalin is a cure-all.

(Source: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Health/Hyperactivity-Drug-Ritalin-Should-Not-Be-Given-To-Children-New-Guidelines-From-NICE-say/Article/200809415105539?lpos=Health_Second_Home_Page_Article_Teaser_Region_4&lid=ARTICLE_15105539_Hyperactivity_Drug_Ritalin_Sh)