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By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide to Special Children since 2004

Question of the Day: No "black box" warning

Thursday March 23, 2006
Disregarding the recommendation of an advisory committee, the Food and Drug Administration has decided not to put a "black box" warning on Ritalin and other ADHD medications, opting instead to use stronger and clearer language on the packaging so that parents can better understand the risks of using the drugs. Do you think that was the right decision? Click on an answer below, and use your browser's back button if you want to choose more than one.
1) Yes
2) Maybe
3) Maybe not
4) No
5) Not sure
6) Who knows?
7) Who cares?
8) I would give my child Ritalin no matter what the box said
9) I wouldn't give my child Ritalin no matter what the box said
10) Other
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