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ADHD is Ritalin really The Answer?
Chances are you know of a child on Ritalin or some other prescription drug for "attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder" . But did you know that these drugs can keep children from growing normally? Meanwhile, there are plenty of safe, natural ways to help these children that you won't hear about from the mainstream medical community.
Marie Claire: Can a Pill Make You Smarter?
I would have made the perfect poster child for the "Just Say No" campaign. Black coffee - lots of it - is my only vice.
'Academic doping' set to rise, warns journal
Performance-enhancing drugs to help students burn the midnight oil, learn faster or have better recall at exam time could pose a major dilemma for colleges in the future, according to a paper published on Thursday.
Chris Ardis: Though common, Adhd meds shouldn't be taken lightly
So much has changed in education in the past 5-10 years. One drastic change has been the number of students who are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , a condition first defined by the American Psychiatric Association in 1980.
Calgary pharmacies face Dexedrine shortage
Some pharmacies in Calgary are dealing with a shortage of a particular dosage of Dexedrine.
In 1969 alone, the U.S. pharmaceutical industry produced at least 8 billion 10-mg standard doses of amphetamine salts, enough to supply 40 pills for every man, woman, and child in the country.
Stimulant Medications used in Children with...
Stimulant Medications used in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review June 15, 2009 Audience: Pediatricians, Neuropsychiatric healthcare professionals Products involved include: Focalin, Focalin XR ; Dexedrine, Dexedrine Spansules, Dextroamphetamine ER, Dextrostat ; Vyvanse ; Desoxyn ; ...
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