The Importance Of ADHD Medication

Lifeless, scared, depressed children; all because ADHD medications. ADHD medication side effects are worse than the treatment, the children lose their personality and change how the brain operates, and children who took/take ADHD medications usually abuse the medication because it’s so addictive. Medication is not necessary for ADHD. I feel so strongly about this because my five-year-old cousin has recently been prescribed ADHD prescriptions even though her doctor is not sure if she really has ADHD. Ever since she started the medication she hasn’t been the same it’s like you can tell when she is on the medication. My cousin is a very hyper girl and full of life, but whenever her mom gives her the medicine she looks so depressed and she just sits around whining about everything she is not the same. Medication for ADHD is not necessary because the side effects are worse than the treatment, the children lose their personality and changes how the brain operates, and children who take ADHD medication usually abuse it.
The children/young adults abuse the medication which shows how addictive the prescriptions are. ADHD medication has also had some children develop smoking habits, regular alcohol use, and/or abuse illegal drugs. Doctors prescribe children with the medication even though they may not need it. “Many teens and young adults, a number of whom do not have a valid prescription for ADHD drugs,
Studies show that some children who start the medication becomes depressed, less spontaneous and talkative. These are qualities that children are known for and this drug changes that. Even researchers are concerned with the drugs here is what they are concerned with: “ Researchers are concerned that the use of drugs such as Ritalin in children and teens might interfere with normal brain developments.” ( Robinson 1). This medication can change your brain which will affect the child in the long