Ritalin: Education's Fix-It Drug?.

Divoky, Diane

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ERIC Number: EJ387058

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Publication Date: 1989

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Ritalin: Education's Fix-It Drug?

Divoky, Diane

Phi Delta Kappan, v70 n8 p599-605 Apr 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 40 references. (MLH)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Drug Therapy, Elementary Education, Hyperactivity, Legal Problems, Student Rights

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Evaluative

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