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Increasing Ritalin Abuse by TeenagersSince 1990, Ritalin abuse amongst teenagers and college students has steadily increased. Ironically, some of the more detrimental side effects of Ritalin are what it makes it so desirable as a recreational drug. -
The Misuse of Ritalin in AmericaThe use of Ritalin has become unrestrained. Not only is it being over-prescribed, but it is also becoming a street drug. Society needs to halt Ritalin use until doctors figure out who really needs it.
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Intervention for Children with ADHD: A Focus on RitalinExcessive doses of this drug over a long period of time can produce addiction. It is also possible to develop tolerance to the drug, so that larger doses are needed to produce the original effect. -
An Adult on Ritalin: The Stigma of Seeking TreatmentThe use of stimulant medication, Ritalin, never fails to spark a debate. Ritalin, however, is more commonly used in children and teenagers. Adults using Ritalin are often faced with a unique stigma associated with the medication. -
Ritalin: Short and Long Term Side EffectsBecause of the strong properties of Ritalin, some short and long term side effects occur. In this article I'm going to highlight those side effects. -
Ritalin: Vitamin R or Kiddy-Cocaine?The use, effects, and abuse of Ritalin.
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Short Term Effects of RitalinTaking Ritalin just once can cause several adverse side effects, including paranoia, nausea, and anorexia. But what increases your chances of getting these side effects? -
Finding a Natural Alternative to RitalinChoosing an alternative to Ritalin has become a real issue for many parents of children diagnosed with ADHD. In this article, you will learn how to use natural medicine to ease your child's symptoms.
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ADHD and ADD Medication Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta Linked to Nutrition ProblemsDiagnoses of ADD (Attention-Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention-Deficit with Hyoeractivity Disorder) are skyrocketing; Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and other ADD/ ADHD medications are common prescriptions. These meds cause nutrition problems. -
Ritalin, ADHD and LogicIs it possible that the American diet is the main cause of ADHD?
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Students Re-Selling Prescription RitalinRitalin is a stimulant with the same addictive qualities as cocaine. When teenagers are selling their pills, two problems result. One child is abusing substances, and one child is not getting proper medical treatment.
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Ritalin, What is it Really?This arctile is a review of the side-effects of ritalin. it explains certain instances of usage described by people with ADHD in an interview.
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Ritalin and Methylphenidate: Side Effects for Adult Users of This ADHD MedicationAdults tend to react differently to Ritalin than those hyperactive kids. Read more to find out what to expect from a former prescribed user. -
Things to Know Before Starting RitalinRitalin, a drug commonly prescribed in the treatment of ADHD and other conditions is a fantastic tool, but needs a little care to be used properly. I'll teach you the ins and outs of this stimulant and let you know what to expect when taking it. -
The Truth About Ritalin: Dangerous Drug for ADHDAn in-depth look at Ritalin, powerful drug in the same class as cocaine that's commonly prescribed to young children with ADHD, a "disorder" no medical test can detect.
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Turning Ritalin into a Recreational DrugFor approximately 2.5 million children with ADD/ADHD, the prescription drug Ritalin is said to be helpful, even though it has been something of a controversial topic over the years. Now, the prescription is being used by teenagers as a recreational drug.
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Tips for Treating ADD with RitalinHave you recently been diagnosed with ADD? Ask your Doctor about the drug Ritalin to find out if it might be beneficial for you. This article talks about some of the benefits and some of the possible side effects that may be experienced when taking Ritalin to treat ADD.
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Ritalin: Is it Good for Children?Ritalin is not the solution for children suffering from ADHD, there needs to be alternative methods in dealing with the condition.
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Ritalin Addiction in TeensFor teenagers and adults the effects of Ritalin are the same as that of Cocaine, the only difference is that Ritalin is easy to buy and less expensive. It has become to poor man's Coke.
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Are Schools Abusing Ritalin?More and more children are being medicated for hyper activity illnesses. Schools are requiring an alarming number of students to take the nervous system stimulant Ritalin. With this rise in the use of high powered drugs, what is the risk for children who are misdiagnosed?
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Children's Use of Ritalin May Alter BrainAn animal study at Weill Cornell Medical College finds that Ritalin use may affect brain structure.
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Divorce Increases Risk of Ritalin UseDivorce Increases Risk of Ritalin Use
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Ritalin and the Drugging of America's ChildrenIn 1966, the World Health Organization warned that the overuse of Ritalin had reached dangerous proportions, and the UN concluded that frustrated parents, teachers and doctors were much too quick to pin the label of ADD on children whose behavior annoyed those around them. -
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and RitalinAcceptance of the label, ADHD, can lead to the dangerous acceptance of the medications used to treat the condition. Is this what we really want to do to our children?
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Study: Healthy Diet May be as Good as Ritalin in Treating ADHD in KidsIS ADHD the result of various nutritional deficiencies, in both children and adults? Studies indicate this may be the case.
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Ritalin: Drug's History and How Schools Benefit from Its PrescriptionsWhen George Still first described the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in 1902, no one suspected the controversy it would unleash almost a hundred years later.
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How the Abuse of Ritalin Nearly Cost My Sister Everything She Ever Wished forMy sister was diagnosed with ADHD and depression after I left for boarding school, our family was already falling apart and as I watched helplessly; my sister traded her bright future for a quick antidote to her pain.
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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Can Cause Lifelong ProblemsRitalin has been shown to permanently change the behavior of rats, what does it do to kids that take it? I'll tell you what it did to me.
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Multi-faceted Treatment for ADD/ADHDWhen it comes to ADD/ADHD, a quick fix is available--Ritalin. In an increasingly obese, Prozac-numbed, ten-second attention span of a society such as ours, the potentially dangerous drug Ritalin is being over-prescribed and over-used.
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Enhance Your Child's Concentration the Natural WayConsidering putting your child on medication for their concentration problems. Take a look at the natural way first.
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Exorcism, Ritalin and Other Cool Stuff for ParentsThe current adult paranoia towards youth and children has troubling implications.
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Concerta Helps Childhood ADHDAfter using Ritalin, there is a new long lasting and improved medicine that shows you, Concerta helps childhood ADHD.
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Psychologist Suggests Alternatives to Prescription Meds for Abusers of ADHD DrugsAdults need to fix the ailment instead of turning to drug-stimulants. -
Long Term Effects of Taking ADHD Medications, Are There Alternatives?Stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall work by increasing the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Dopamine regulates motivation, pleasure, concentration, even how we move.
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Overcoming Adult ADD: A First Person Account of Overcoming Adult ADDThis article describes the symptoms of ADD in both children and adults. It also gives a first person account of how one person was able to get his life together after being prescribed medication.
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Is Your Teen Faking ADHD to Get Pills?The surprising reasons your teen might fake having attention deficit disorder or hyperactivity. The real reasons your teen wants a prescription for Adderall, Strattera or Ritalin. -
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderThis article will discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) while providing the common symptoms associated with ADHD and the neurophysiological underpinnings of ADHD. Three different treatment options, family therapy, Ritalin, & video games.
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ADHD is it Real?Many kids now are being diagnosed with ADHD and the consequence is the prescription of a Mood altering Drug like Ritalin that cause more harm than good.
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A Guide to ADHD MedicationsADHD medications are over prescribed and abused by many. This guide gives a description and suggested ways of safe use for those who choose to abuse.
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The Real Cure for ADHD is Understanding the DisorderWe willingly feed our children and ourselves Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) and Ritalin (methylphenidate)to cure ADHD, when many of us do not even understand what it is. This article will explain ADHD from a global perspective.
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