According to the American Psychological Association more than two million prescriptions are filed for Ritalin each year – many of these are for school-aged children suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)...research suggests Ritalin can be used to treat more than just ADHD. Its positive effect on the nervous system means other conditions can also be treated with this medication. We did some digging and found three other uses of Ritalin."