Misuse of Ritalin

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Kyle Carroll of Albany, New York was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) when he was in the first grade. His teacher told his parents, Michael and Jill, that Kyle was too hyper and couldn't concentrate for long periods of time. Without seeing a professional about Kyle's problem, Kyle was p on a medication called Ritalin. Immediately, his parents started to notice side effects on Kyle and when they tried to take their child …

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