In truth, I come from the "swift kick to the pants is the answer" generation.
"R. Candace Pert ... is appalled that they are in general use."
Fine. And for all those who are similarly appalled, then STFU when these kids commit crimes and you wonder aloud why the parents weren't medicating them for their "obvious psychological problems".
Monday morning quarterbacks.
Drugs are more likely to cause "obvious psychological problems" than cure them.
So, what drugs do you have your kids on?