Quick fixes and shortcuts?

Have you seen the effects stimulant drugs have on ADHD? My son has been using different stimulant drugs since kindergarten and they "help" reduce his hyperactivity and improve on task behavior but he still has problems focusing his attention. He still has to use coping strategies because the meds alone do not resolve all his symptoms.

What damage does taking stimulant drugs do to a kid with ADHD that you have seen? My son has problems sleeping and when he was young he had no appetite until the meds had worn off about 7pm but otherwise I have not seen negative effects.

I don't understand what you mean when you say kids don't develop good eating habits and are most likely looking for a "high". People who do not have ADHD get a high when taking stimulant meds but a kid with true ADHD does not get high but instead it is calming.