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Medication and treatment for children with ADHD can become a real concern for parents, and the children themselves. The mother of a boy with ADHD expresses her concerns for her son since he was a small child: "My son is in a long term treatment facility. He went in when he was 16 and has been involved in this program and sober for 2 yrs. He was diagnosed in 4th grade with ADHD and a psychotherapist told us that he was at high risk to be a drug abuser. He began using at the age of 12 or so. We didn't know about his use until he was about 14 as it progressed and worsened. He has always struggled in school and as a result had a poor self esteem which I believe was one of the many reasons he turned to drugs to ease the pain. He is currently on Adderall and says he can not concentrate in school without it . I have done enough research to know that Adderall is a form of amphetamine. I am concerned about him being on this medication. Are there any alternatives (diet perhaps) that we could find for him. We have been through so much with his addiction problem and I am fearful of him depending on this medication. I would appreciate suggestions."
