As a parent, tell me more. I have not yet heard this side of the coin.

Ritalin is a chemical relative of amphetamine. In prescribed amounts it's often an effective treatment. In recreational amounts, ask your doctor about ΔFosB:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FOSB#DeltaFosB

I was unaware that Ritalin is used as a recreational drug.

Well, I'd say lots of words for how horrible and terrible it is to have Mr. Jekyll and Hyde around. Any specific questions?

I don't know enough to ask specific questions. I could consult with an LLM, but if there is some risk or side effect that doctors do not typically mention, I'm all ears.