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| Generation Rx: Reading, Writing, and Ritalin- $ 3.79 Since 1990, there has been a significant increase in the use of Ritalin, one of the most popular prescription stimulants on the market, while prescriptions for antidepressants intended for school-age children have also been on the rise. Generation Rx - Reading, Writing And Ritalin takes a long, hard look at this phenomenon, interviewing parents, teachers, and the doctors who prescribe the medication. Critics contend that children are drugged far too often, while supporters argue that the medications are necessary to help children cope with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral problems. |