Another report has appeared in the news suggesting that drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are being misused by kids, teenagers, young adults, and even older adults. (an abusive drug for all ages) An MSNBC article states that the drug Ritalin is, “popular on the black-market.” According to the article, many of the kids that
Researchers reported at a neuroscience conference this weekend that the use of Ritalin, a drug used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may alter the structure of the brain resulting in long-term changes. According to a report on MSNBC, the changes look similar to brain tissue changes seen when using stimulants such
This week’s international Herald Tribune features an article titled, “Selling an Illness Helps Pharmaceutical Giant Peddle Its Pill.” The author speaks of a little-known malady called Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), a condition many of us have become familiar with during the past two years as a result of marketing efforts which included advertising on television.
The state of Connecticut has unanimously passed new legislature that prohibits teachers, counselors and other school officials from recommending ritalin, and other psychiatric drugs, for any child. Many parents have often felt that the school system was trying to medicate their kids in order to make the teachers job easier. The state of Connecticut is
An attention grabbing headline from The Washington Post reads… “Scandal! They Haven’t Tested Ritalin on the Children It’s Prescribed For! Scandal! They’re Going to Test Ritalin on the Children“ According to the article, Ritalin, a drug used in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is being prescribed to children as young as two. The drug
Another report has appeared in the news suggesting that drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are being misused by kids, teenagers, young adults, and even older adults. (an abusive drug for all ages) An MSNBC article states that the drug Ritalin is, “popular on the black-market.” According to the article, many of the kids that
Researchers reported at a neuroscience conference this weekend that the use of Ritalin, a drug used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may alter the structure of the brain resulting in long-term changes. According to a report on MSNBC, the changes look similar to brain tissue changes seen when using stimulants such
This week’s international Herald Tribune features an article titled, “Selling an Illness Helps Pharmaceutical Giant Peddle Its Pill.” The author speaks of a little-known malady called Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), a condition many of us have become familiar with during the past two years as a result of marketing efforts which included advertising on television.
The state of Connecticut has unanimously passed new legislature that prohibits teachers, counselors and other school officials from recommending ritalin, and other psychiatric drugs, for any child. Many parents have often felt that the school system was trying to medicate their kids in order to make the teachers job easier. The state of Connecticut is
An attention grabbing headline from The Washington Post reads… “Scandal! They Haven’t Tested Ritalin on the Children It’s Prescribed For! Scandal! They’re Going to Test Ritalin on the Children“ According to the article, Ritalin, a drug used in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is being prescribed to children as young as two. The drug