They can work, they work wonders for me. There's also no "magic pill" and they have their downsides. For me, the pros vastly outweigh the cons, and I've tried s

They can work, they work wonders for me. There's also no "magic pill" and they have their downsides. For me, the pros vastly outweigh the cons, and I've tried several times to make a happy life without support of medication and it's just not as good. (Even with trying a more alternative lifestyle, not being in an environment where I need to sit and focus all the time, etc.) But also, every body and mind are different. Consult a specialist. There's many different types of ADHD medication out there now.