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Divoky, Diane – Phi Delta Kappan, 1989
Describes the case of Casey Jesson, a hyperactive child ordered by the state of Hew Hampshire to ingest Ritalin or forego a public education. Despite adverse side effects and the perils of drug dependency, there is greater parental and educator acceptance of Ritalin than ever before. Scientologists are sparking an anti-Ritalin campaign. Includes…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Drug Therapy, Elementary Education
