Your 10-year-old cousin is currently taking Ritalin. Based on your knowledge of Ritalin's side effects, you should not be surprised to hear that he is having problems in:

A. gaining too much weight
B. sleeping
C. feeling depressed
D. maintaining attention


Answer: B

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