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Purpose of this page

The purpose of this page is to act as a resource for people who are beginning to search for answers regarding the issue of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders in children.  This page will allow the reader access information on both sides of the argument, mental disorder or behavior problems.  Under each section of this web page, the reader will be able to link to further information supporting the topic area.

Need for a page on this topic

In recent years, the debate regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has exploded.  While it is believed that this disorder effects youth and adults, the increased frequency for which the diagnosis is being made in children and adolescents is causing concern and controversy.  In 1996, the prescriptions for Ritalin, the number one medication used to treat ADHD in children, increased by nearly 400% in less than 10 years (Attention Deficit Disaster).   With this trend to medicate our children, proponents, for both sides of this issue, have defended their positions by sighting research, quoting statistics, case studies, and invoking testimonials.