Psychoanalysis as a Replacement of Ritalin
Psychoanalysis as a Replacement of Stimulants that are used as Treatment for ADHD The purpose of this essay is to explore the efficacy of stimulants as a form of treatment for attention deficit disorder (ADD) in children. In addiction, methylphenidate, which is the most common pharmacological drug prescribed to treat ADD, will be compared to therapy, specifically psychoanalysis, to investigate whether alternative forms of treatment should be given any new consideration. Before exploring the research regarding the use of stimulants, it is important to describe what ADD is and the medication used to treat it. The DSM-V defines the disorder as “a repetitive pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development” (DSM-5, 2013). Unlike other disorders that tend to have an onset in early adulthood , such as schizophrenia (schizophrenia, n. d.), ADD or ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood. Moreover, research suggests that drugs can affe