In Canada, as many as 75 percent of boys and 50 percent of girls in grades 9 and 10 report having used Ritalin to get high.

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There is no evidence to support the claim that 75 percent of boys and 50 percent of girls in grades 9 and 10 in Canada have used Ritalin to get high. While Ritalin is a prescription medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the abuse of the drug is not widespread. In fact, it is illegal to use Ritalin without a prescription, and the drug has a high potential for abuse and addiction. While some students may misuse Ritalin to improve their academic performance, the prevalence of this behavior is much lower than the figures cited in the claim.

In Canada, as Many as 75 Percent of Boys and 50