The Medication Dilemma in Childhood

This chapter reflects on the personal journey of an individual who faced severe mental health challenges due to prescribed medications like Ritalin and Paxil after a traumatic school incident. It critiques the rise in psychotropic drug prescriptions for children, examining how this trend may contribute to violence and misdiagnosis in youth, particularly regarding ADHD. The narrative calls for a reevaluation of treatment methods, emphasizing the need to consider root causes rather than defaulting to medication.