My son has ADHD and takes a form of Ritalin called Focalin. He takes a small dose but it is enough it helps him so much. I am of the opinion that parents should decide what is best for their kids and if a parent says no to medicine than fine, if they say yes than fine as well to me. I don't judge any parents for putting their kid on ADHD meds as it isn't place and I really don't appreciate it when people judge me for putting my son on meds.
I can also tell you since my son has taken the meds he has improved in school so much and does great. I ask him how he feels on it and he doesn't even realize he is taking anything and says he feels fine.
I would be willing to try that...I just don't know if I can withstand my son becoming dependent on a chemical to "function". More to come, I know.