Discovery of Ritalin (C14H19NO2)
Ritalin, a trademark name for Methylphenidate, was first made in 1944. This drug was classified as a stimulant in 1954 and is a schedule II controlled substance. It was first prescribed for children in the early 1960s to treat hyperactivity. Ritalin is a nervous system antagonist. It is also the substance involved with children diagnosed with ADD (ADHD). Researchers in the University of California have also helped in the process of studying more about the effects of Ritalin. They wanted to discover the effects of ritalin so they could help people like Jennifer with her issues related to ADD.
Here is a link that gives you a story of a girl named Jennifer who has had ADD since childhood.