The Ritalin Fact Book is a comprehensive guide that provides up-to-date information on the most prescribed and controversial class of psychoactive medications, specifically for children.

Written by an expert in the field, Dr.

Peter Breggin, this book offers a critical perspective on the use of stimulant drugs for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).

With access to private pharmaceutical research and correspondence files, Dr.

Breggin provides insight into the effects of these drugs on children's brains and bodies, including documented side and withdrawal effects.

The book also offers alternative approaches to treating ADHD, such as improved parenting and teaching styles, and argues that a biochemical basis for the disorder is "simply nonsense." This informative and thought-provoking guide is essential reading for every parent whose child is on or has been recommended psychoactive medication.