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January 27th
2005
8:53 AM
My nephew took Ritalin for years and has now been diagnosed Schizophrenic! I believe it stems from the prolonged use of Ritalin! He is on so much medication now and it is so sad! If only he wasn't so young and could have told someone how it made him feel. He's only 17 now and was diagnosed Schizo @ 15! Ritalin is a schedule II narcotic just like Cocaine which means it is one of the most potent so why in gods name would you give it to a child who's brain has not even fully developed! If anyone suggests your child take Ritalin ignore them or believe me you'll have far more problems!
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