Still new to this.
Will be faced with a decision about meds for my 7 yr old.
Clearly strong and cautionary opinions from people who feel like meds failed them or their kids. And great stories from the families where the meds + behavioral training are working.
There is vast amounts of research on the safety and efficacy of the medications. However, we also know people who have been improperly diagnosed and therefore improperly medicated.

I personally understand the value of medications, since I have heart disease and take many meds in order to live a long and healthy life. It is still a very hard choice to make for your child.