In the present time, drugs are being prescribed without any hesitation. And many are prescribed to children. With different views on the topic specialists are asked: Is this drug being misused or is this an appropriate treatment? The debate of this controversial drug continues.
             To begin, professionals have increased their focus now more on the behaviors of adolescents. Due to the fact of out of control children and violent incidents occurring on school grounds. The attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been the main problem of concern. ADHD is the disorder that can cause defiance, hyperactivity, constant movement and a range of other behaviors. The estimation of adolescents currently receiving this drug is more than 2 million. Supporters and opposition both stress good points for and against the drug.
             It seems that there is no argument that this disorder does cause problematic behaviors in children. But the two sides make good points on their argument. In Peter R. Breggin's article, its seems that he is a traditionalist, who sees this approach more as an epidemic than a solution. He says, "The symptoms of ADHD should not be used to red -flag children as suffering from mental disorders." His view seems to be that parents are assuming because their child is
             hyper and inattentive that that indicates they have ADHD. And doctors are quick to prescribe the medication because it is a routine. I find that to be very true because I was prescribed Ritalin without any real examination. Breggin sees this as, "The child is encouraged to view himself or herself as sick." I think the best evidence shown by Breggin was that he has worked with adults who were diagnosed as children. The only real way to see the affects of the disease and drug is through adults who have coped since adolescents. Which he has experience with,
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