YR -“In the yeshiva system, we currently medicate one out fo every 3-5 boys. Considering its dagers, isn�t it time we reconsider?”
You are severely misinformed!
From a website called ADDmedication:
From their MD:
“Stimulant treatment of ADHD appears to result in reduced alcohol and drug problems, not increased substance abuse.
Some ADHD youth and adults self medicate with substances to treat their ADHD and self esteem problems. Treating ADHD with medication may reduce this phenomenon.”