Get a second opinion from a doctor who you know doesn't pass this stuff out like candy!
Did your pediatrician send your son for a battery of psychological testing to determine if, in fact he does have ADHD? Like you, I was opposed to my daughter being put on medication. However, our pediatrician will not prescribe without an extensive three hour test being done by a trained psychologist. Is your son displaying the symptoms: inability to attend, impulsive behavior, lack of organizational skills, etc? Also,are these symptoms the norm for describing your son's behavior, and not just random infrequent occurrences? I support the use of medication when it is truly needed, and it has made a world of difference in my daughter's daily behavior, and schoolwork. However, I would insist on the evaluation. Truthfully, a pediatrician isn't really qualified to diagnose this disorder without the assistance of a psychologist.