Choices

We believe taking medication or not taking medication is a delicate question. We are here to be your ally in listening around what is working or not working for you. We take time to assess the whole picture as well as offer education on choices.

My brother was labeled ADHD in elementary school and took Ritalin for years. He struggled with many side effects, primarily the feeling of not being free to be himself. My brother is one of my heroes, a remarkable father, and one of the most creative people I know. I wish when he was growing up that my loving parents and I had access to the information shared in the article below by Dr. Jeffrey Rubin.

Ritalin and Our Children
"As I write this, it is the time of year that for most Americans the fresh new school year is well on its way. It is also the time when we begin to see some teachers becoming frustrated with some of their new students because they won’t sit quietly during lessons, or their attention too frequently wanders..."