Knowing quite a few kids who had or have ADD, some who were raised on Ritalin and some who were prescribed Marijuana, there's no question in my mind that pot is an effective treatment that over time cures ADD, and Ritalin acts basically as an accelerant thrown on the fire and eventually turns children into uncontrollable felons. The mother acted responsibly in treating her son's ailment the best she could, and he no doubt benefitted from the break from Ritalin. Bad laws are made to be broken, and the majority of laws are bad indeed.
At $250 per hour, that of course is out of the question for just about everyone released from jail. The few lucky enough to find a small employer who doesn't check background have to live their lives in a lie to hold their part-time minimum wage work. The rest don't find anything and just live on the streets. Going to a lawyer is like flying to the moon, beyond their imaginations.
Based on working with incarcerate vets, I'd have to say this is sadly true. I believe in crime/punishment/rehabilitation, but sadly many people are never allowed a second chance.
