[ek_hornbeck]

Worse still, it has become the norm to treat disciplinary problems in children with medication. What used to earn a kick a rap across the back of the hand with a ruler or a spanking now earns him a chemical lobotomy.

The neurochemistry of Ritalin is almost identical to cocaine. Think about that before giving it to some kid who acts up in class.

How ironic that people are rotting in jail for using/selling drugs when our pharmaceutical companies and physicians have created a culture of legalized drug addicts.

[Smokin' Joe]

Worse still, it has become the norm to treat disciplinary problems in children with medication. What used to earn a kick a rap across the back of the hand with a ruler or a spanking now earns him a chemical lobotomy.

Bingo!