Can you please give me a pep talk?

DS has struggled with attention and impulsivity for years. Now in middle, the demands are higher (normal), and it is harder for him to keep it together. I think he would really benefit from meds (DH agrees) and want to try him on one. Ped is on board.

One psychologist I was speaking to recently has made me second guess meds. He admittedly is anti-medication and says we are turning kids into addicts with these controled substances. That the withdrawal symptoms they experience when the meds wear off is terrible, causing mood swings, agitated, acting out behaviors, etc. This guy is very experienced in his field and has many, many pediatric patients.

What do you think wise mamas? Please share your thoughts and experiences.