Talking Back to Ritalin: What Doctors Aren't Telling You About Stimulants for Children

This book by Dr.

Peter R.

Breggin provides a comprehensive overview of stimulant drugs like Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine, their effects on children's brains, and potential alternatives to these drugs.

As medical director of D.C.

General Hospital, Dr.

Ronald David recommends this book as required reading for all child care providers on his staff.

Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Ph.D., former projects director of the Freud Archives and author of Dogs Never Lie about Love and When Elephants Weep, praises Breggin's work as a heroic effort that empowers parents to help their children succeed in life.

Dr.

Sharon A.

Collins, a pediatrician, also endorses the book, highlighting its importance for parents and professionals alike.

With over a dozen books published, Dr.

Breggin is a respected psychiatrist with a background that includes Harvard College, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, and teaching fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

This book provides essential information for anyone considering prescribing psychiatric drugs to children, and its principles can help parents empower their kids to succeed in life.