How is ritalin viewed today?

Hi, I am working on a paper about how the media views Ritalin. Ritalin does help those who ARE diagnosed with ADHD but does damage to those who are not diagnosed with ADHD (whether they have ADHD or not). I know this drug has been used the same way as cocaine and as a study aid because I have done research while prepping for my paper. Those who are being prescribed Ritalin can say that it helps in school because they can work harder on their studies and STAY FOCUSED. These people don't get smarter automactically because they're on Ritalin; they just work harder: this is how they get the good/improved grades! The top drugs used for ADHD are Adderall and Ritalin because they have been approved by the FDA other non-approved drugs would be considered potentially dangerous, even fatal. So once again folks how is Ritalin view today in the media, in the public, and by those taking it? C'mon I know you want to challenge me!

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I can't give you input from having used or knowing someone who has used Ritalin. I think you would find more input including dissension, about Ritalin's status in the minds of users (legal and abusers), doctors, the media, and the public by just typing "Ritalin" into Yahoo! web search. There are something like 5,500,000 links that come up. You may only get 20-50 here if you are lucky.

Good luck in your research, good mental health, peace and Love!