Just so you know, Dr. Breggin (think that is the correct way to spell his name) has alot of excellent books out lambasting the “medicate first, ask questions later” attitude taking over the field of psychiatry.
I had a teacher tell me my son needed to be placed on ritalin immediately. I handed her two busimess cards, both from doctors of psychology who had dealt with him, and said that they saw no reason to put him on meds. That shut her up.
Schools love to have kids on medication in their schools. Schools get more money for the district if they have more “disabled” kids in their school, and any child on meds is considered disabled for purposes of federal and state funding. It’s easier for the teachers if the kids are stoned out of their minds and it’s more profitable for the school as well.
You’re exactly right!
It’s not just the ILLEGAL drugs you have to stay off of but also the LEGAL mind altering drugs. It’s a crime. These kids need HELP - not drugs. They need someone to help them sort out problems - these drugs do not do that and the problems fester and get worse till the kid explodes. Expect MORE of this unless this pill popping stops.