Ritalin is the most common drug used to treat ADHD; however, it is uncommon for doctors to mention the deviating side effects of the said drug. Although many if not most people think the drug is safe and unharmful because of its use on children, however, the government has classified Ritalin as highly addictive and compares it to Cocaine and Morphine (Ritalin 2). In addition, 40% of children that have ADHD have mood disorders, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, yet medications like Ritalin can actually worsen those feelings (Magee 4-5). What's more, Ritalin actually stunts growth. Ones growth hormone is directly effected by Ritalin and if a developing person is on this drug for a year, they could lose up to three quarters of an inch of expected
