Tag: ritalin effectiveness

ā€œCuring Naughty Children With Drugsā€

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Dr. Max Pemberton ā€œThe Mind Doctorā€ weighs in on the Cochrane review which questioned the evidence for Ritalin for ADHD. He writes: ā€œHistory is...

Poor Evidence and Substantial Bias in Ritalin Studies

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The authors of a large scale well-conducted systematic review of methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, conclude that there is a lack of quality evidence for the drug’s effectiveness. Their research also revealed that Ritalin can cause sleep problems and decreased appetite in children.