So i was just reading the Prozac=Satan post and i was wondering about what my fellows her felt about these drugs. I believe that at one point they may have been useful but now they are now handed out like candy to any person who has HADD. Anyone who shows and sign of this is givin these drugs. Any thoughts?

I still think ADD is a self-control problem so all these drugs are
unnecessary.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood, affecting an estimated 3% to 5% of school aged children. Symptoms include developmentally inappropriate levels of attention, concentration, activity, distractibility, and impulsivity.


So little people should be afflicted that the handing out of drugs
because of a faulty diagnosis makes me laugh: the moment the
kid has his head in the clouds, he has ADD. A look at the effects
will make you understand what I mean...


Attention deficit:

does not pay close attention to details;
may make careless mistakes at work, school, or other activities
failure to complete tasks
has difficulty maintaining attention in tasks or play activities
does not listen when spoken to directly
has difficulty organizing tasks
is easily distracted
unable to follow more than one instruction at a time

Hyperactivity:

fidgeting, squirming in seat, or moving constantly
wandering, may leave the seat in the classroom when expected to stay
has trouble participating in "quiet" activities, such as reading
runs and climbs in inappropriate situations
talks excessively

Impulsivity:

may blurt out answers before questions have been completed
has difficulty awaiting turn
interrupts others
disruptive behavior

Other:

sleep problems
inability to delay gratification
social outcasts or loners (possibly an inability to play in groups, but may perform in one-on-one situation)
apparent disregard for own safety
behavior not usually modified by reward or punishment
may have other specific learning disabilities
failure to meet normal intellectual developmental milestones


Well ? :p