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TheCaseAgainstRitalin, It is being prescribed for inappropriate reasons. Premise: Some physicians use it to diagnose., Ritalin is being overprescribed. Reason: Prescription weakens human motivation., Ritalin may be harmful. Premise: Causes sleeplessness and nervousness, Ritalin is being overprescribed. Reason: Guidelines for correct prescription are being ignored., Guidelines for correct prescription are being ignored. Premise: There has been a 500% increase in the past five years., Ritalin is being overprescribed. Reason: Major medical orgainzation are clarifying guidelines for its prescription., It is being used to treat symptoms that do not truly come from a neurological disorder. Premise: It is used to treat symptoms arising from "emotional distress, depression, anxiety, obsession or learning disabilties.", It is being dispensed too quickly. Premise: Evidence that it has been prescribed in 15 minutes., Ritalin is being overprescribed. Reason: It is being used to treat symptoms that do not truly come from a neurological disorder., Major medical orgainzation are clarifying guidelines for its prescription. Premise: Organizations include the APA, the AAP and Ritalin's manufacturer.
