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Ritalin Nation: Rapid-Fire Culture and the Transformation of Human Consciousness
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Ritalin Nation: Rapid-Fire Culture and the Transformation of Human Consciousness
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Ritalin Nation: Rapid-Fire Culture and the Transformation of Human Consciousness
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Drawing on the latest findings from developmental, psychobiological, and social scientific research, DeGrandpre "criticizes America's obsession with performance and quick satisfaction and the country's reliance on Ritalin [as] a performance-enhancing drug" (
). He cautions that our society-wide rush to more, and faster, stimulation leaves children especially vulnerable to "sensory addictions."
exposes the shortsightedness of mere biological explanations of ADD and offers some practical guidelines for cultivating a less-hurried existence and promoting a saner, safer community for our children.