If my son wasn't medicated he would most likely no longer be here. I feel it's a horrible decision to make and I've seen bp kids get dx after becoming manic on adhd meds.my son has been on an AP for 4 years. I'd rather prolong his life then worry about brain damage instead of not having a chance to worry. In his case it was hospital or meds. He goes from f's on no med days to A's on med days. To me it's about quality of life even for toddlers.