I have an 8 year son that has stayed in trouble in school and very seldom finishes school work. I did not believe ADD/ADHD was real. I thought maybe that is a name for children with behavior problems or who simply isn't into school. I now have definitely changed my mind after researching,talking to teachers and other parents. His first appointment is tomorrow but I'm 50/50 on meds. I'm worried about side effects and numerous other things.If I decide to medicate is it possible to dose him only during the school year or the week days? Will he develop a habit? Does he have to be on meds forever?View Thread