Ritalin is often referred to as "Kiddie
Cocaine" for good reason. Long-
term Ritalin effects have been linked to
brain development
abnormalities similar to those found with
cocaine use.
The Journal of the American Medical
Association, one of American's
leading medical journals, published an
article entitled "Ritalin Acts
Much Like Cocaine."
An Archives of General Psychiatry report
states; "Cocaine has
pharmacological actions that are very
similar to those of
methylphenidate (Ritalin), which is now
the most commonly prescribed
psychotropic medicine for children in the
U.S."
DEA data on methylphenidate and
amphetamine for the treatment of ADD
symptoms shows:
* That methylphenidate (Ritalin,
Concerta) and amphetamine
(Adderall, Dexedrine) produce effects
similar to cocaine in laboratory
animals and in humans.
* In clinical studies, methylphenidate
and amphetamine produce
behavioral and psychological effects
similar to cocaine.
* In simple terms, this data means
that the human body cannot tell
the difference between cocaine,
amphetamine, or Ritalin.
Ritalin effects children the same way
related stimulants like cocaine
effect adults. Just as predictably,
children are subject to Ritalin
side effects, as adults are subject to the
side effects of cocaine and
other stimulant drugs.
There is also evidence that early
childhood
exposure to Ritalin does diminish adult
nerve cell development.
(Many children are prescribed drugs such
as Ritalin, Paxil,
Resperdal, etc., for their symptoms which
may mask the symptoms and
not remedy the underlying causes.)
IRONICALLY, OUR SOCIETY IMPRISONS PEOPLE
FOR MANUFACTURING DRUGS SIMILAR TO THE
DRUGS PHYSICIANS COMMONLY PRESCRIBE TO
MILLIONS OF CHILDREN....
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antigone
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Posted: 03-16-08 22:35pm
Do some more studying into neurobiology.
While what you say may be true of some
people (long term studies?) the
neurotransmission of children with mental
disorders is deficient. The effects of
stimulant medications is different on
these individuals. This is clearly seen
in PET scans and MRI studies. Due to the
difference in the production of
neurotransmitters people with mental
disorders have different reactions to
stimulant and antipsychotic medications
than a person with "normal" brain
chemistry. Structural anomalies are
present in the prefrontal cortex, the
amygdala, and other areas of the limbic
system. You are comparing apples and
oranges. If scientists could cure the
etiologies of these disorders, medications
would not be needed. Neurobiology and
neuroscience are making significant
headway into mental disorders and neuro
disorders but these fields of study are
just now being pioneered. To allow
children to suffer the effects of a mental
disorder and not use medication is
allowing the child to suffer. Should we
not treat arthritis or high cholesterol
due to side effects and possible long term
effects of the medications used for these
illnesses? Furthermore, there is evidence
with bipolar disorder that shows brain
damage occurs when the disorder is left
untreated. So our choices are limited. Do
you have any constructive advice to offer
or are you just here to cause people
anxiety and be a doomsayer?
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nmangelfire
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Posted: 03-17-08 03:17am
sorry sweetie... The TRUTH is hard to
swallow isn't it? I have been studying
this stuff and doing my research... it is
unfortunate people like you believe that
crap.... my sister was adhd and i know of
many children and adults with mental
disorders..... do NOT mention psychiatry,
that is a market of death... get your head
out of your arse...ritalin is a c2
narcotic.... it literally IS SPEED ....
AND YES, IT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT ON
THE BODY......go study a little
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antigone
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Posted: 03-17-08 08:38am
Yes, I do study. I have a degree in the
medical field and I am currently studying
neurobiology. The truth is that you have
only half facts. I will not deny the
downfalls of the medications available to
treat mental disorders. I see it, live
with it and have to deal with it. Again,
while this is not an exact science there
is progress being made. What alternatives
are there? Natural remedies? Tried MANY. I
keep trying to find the right combination,
the right dose, the thing that will bring
peace to my son's tortured mind. Ritalin
is a schedule 2 drug - not a narcotic. It
is not an opiate based drug. Schedule 2
medications simply mean they are more
closely regulated. The effects of the
stimulant drugs are minimal when used
properly. The danger comes with abuse of
these substances. Tachycardia and
arrhythmias that are associated with
stimulant drugs are greatly decreased with
proper doses. Street speed is a derivation
of these medications and have other
chemical components that render them very
dangerous not to mention the concentration
of the stimulant in the street drug. Why
are you so condescending? That is not
necessary and in poor taste. Again, do you
have anything constructive to add to this
forum? People come here to find support
and assistance. Bringing fear and half
information benefits nobody. You sound as
if you have issues with psychiatry. Bad
experience?
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Georgia59
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Posted: 03-17-08 11:36am
nmangelfire-
Maybe this would be better to bring up in
the general debate forum if you wish to
continue debating it?
Antigone was right, this part of the
forum is for support and help only!! But
you are welcome to bring your opinions to
the debate forum.
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nmangelfire
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Posted: 03-17-08 14:57pm
I totally understand.... No problem. I
just want people to be aware of these
things. Do not always trust what doctors
and psychiatrists tell you. I just want
people to realize this.... you do not know
the number of people who have suffered....
I have had my own experience and know of
many others as well.... But I understand
what you are saying and will continue what
I have to say in the general debate
forum... take care
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Georgia59
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Posted: 03-17-08 15:47pm
thanks
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JENNIFER7188
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this is to all the ignorant haters.. Posted: 05-08-08 17:59pm
I'm sick of hearing and reading about what
people are saying about adderall. SHUT THE
FRIK UP all of you! its a prescription
medication for psychological disorders.
its not some rave drug. gah daing. just
because youve heard of "few" people
abusing it and going off the top with it
doesnt mean thats what it's purpose is!
jeez! a medication is a medication, its
not anyone's business except the
prescribed person's. im serious, ive taken
this med for years, i havent experienced
any of the crud you guys are saying about
it, all of the med bashing yall are doing
is mainly out of spite and really bad
assumptions and it kind of sounds like
maybe yall have some kind of hypochondriac
issues towards certain meds. every type of
med has some media hype on it. adderall
has a lot because its a class II
controlled substance, big frreekinging
deal. if schitzophrenia or diabetes or
arthritis medications had CII written on
its label they would probably have the
same med bashing hype like adderall does,
but it doesnt mean the meds are bad, its
just that people are very negative and
like to 'hate' on things they dont know
too much about. stop hating and bashing
these medications. just because the word
amphetamine has a very miniscule
irrelevant background and/or history does
not mean anything, adderall is ONLY
derived from amphetamines.. its not meth
and its not something to get high off of
and it doesnt destroy everyone's life. so
shut up and if you want to bash on
something how about you get all the facts
and stop blurting out your useless
opinions and stop trying to "scare"
everyone.
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antigone
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Posted: 05-08-08 23:28pm
Jennifer I hear what you are saying. It is
unfair that people feel it is their
business to give half truths as gospel
truth. Any mental disorder seems to be
fair game for ridicule on one level or
another. I guess growing thick skin is the
only way to not feel offended. You must
live by your own convictions and ignore
the people that get satisfaction from
ridiculing, belittling, and bashing
others.
