Attention Deficit Disorder Medication
Concerns about
Medication - Ritalin Dangers
Safety Concerns about ADD and ADHD Drugs
Both parents and professionals alike
wonder over the safety of ADHD drugs, with
the highest controversial
methylphenidate (Ritalin) at the forefront.
Numerous side-effects have been observed and recent
studies confirm that these mediations are not the
safest and most effective treatment for you or your
child. The danger of Ritalin or other ADD medication
sadly, becomes apparent only after numerous
side-effects have developed.
Ritalin dangers must be discussed with your
family and child before a course of this drug has
begun.
It's widely thought that pulse rate increasing
stimulant use, combined with hypertension heart
problems, could downgrade health. Methylphenidate
deaths are very rare, and the majority of problems
are thought to be caused by mixed drug interactions.
Matthew Smith, a 14 year old boy reported in the
news, died due to long term Ritalin use, which
raised doubts amongst medical experts. His medical
examiner made the claim diabetic children had a
higher risk of developing heart problems.
According to the Food and Drug Administration’s
Pediatric Advisory Committee in 2005, there were two
safety concerns regarding brands of methylphenidate,
particularly Concerta, which were psychiatric and
cardiovascular ramifications. Conducting a study of
25 affected people (19 children included), the
FDA
voted for
Ritalin and similar drugs to carry a heavy
warning on the label.
ADD/ADHD Medication Abuse
It’s been proven that ADD individuals are more
likely to participate in substance abuse and smoking
than those without ADD. With regular treatment, this
risk is greatly reduced. There was a 2003 study done
that concluded ADHD children with methylphenidate
treatment were less likely to consume drugs and
alcohol later on.
Lots of people abuse methylphenidate by snorting
crushed tablets, which changes the standard
therapeutic delivery system. The quick consumption
of dopamine helps speed up the high and gets
absorbed into the bloodstream. When used regularly,
Ritalin abuse can rank up there next to cocaine and
amphetamines on the addictive drugs list. When
prescribed doses are offered and the drug is
ingested orally, methylphenidate has a low addiction
level with highs rare.
The DEA and UN have expressed
concerns in the past over the relative ease of
acquiring legally prescribed methylphenidate. The
DEA says "The increased use of this substance [MPH]
for the treatment of ADHD has paralleled an increase
in its abuse among adolescents and young adults who
crush these tablets and snort the powder to get
high. Youngsters have little difficulty obtaining
methylphenidate from classmates or friends who have
been prescribed it."
Studies have shown that when methylphenidate is
slowly cleared from the brain, repeated self
administration from other addictions could be
discoursed, which lessens methylphenidate addiction
itself.
Methylphenidate- Popular with IV Drug Addicts
Methylphenidate is a very popular drug amongst
intravenous drug addicts, especially in areas when
amphetamines are hard to get. Although not all
tablets are injection candidates, brand name Ritalin
can easily be dissolved in water and injected into
the bloodstream. This is a very dangerous habit,
since talc is commonly used filler for
methylphenidate tablets. Pulmonary hypertension and
fibrosis are associated with talc injections, which
can lead to breathing problems and death in the
worst case scenario.
Substance Abuse Study: 25% Used Ritalin without
RX
According to a University of Michigan substance
abuse research study that examined 10,000 college
students, close to 25 percent of them used Ritalin
without a prescription. These same students also
admitted they were frequent cigarette and weed
smokers who sampled the occasional ecstasy tablet
and other serious drugs.
Street Names
Ritalin is known by many street names, including
poor man’s cocaine, R pop, coke junior, study
buddies, and vitamin R.
Adderall street names include brain food, smarts,
little speedy, and Altoids.
Natural Alternatives to Medication-- There is
Hope
If you have a child with ADD or ADHD,
Attend might be the perfect solution.
It’s an
all natural supplement that should be
explored before trying the more dangerous
medications.
Attend is a all natural homeopathic remedy,
without all
of those risky side effects of drugs that
can cause a possible addiction and other problems.
Attend has the right mix
homeopathic medicinals that can help to
strengthen the neural connections. This helps
improve memory skills. Attend also works well
alongside other all natural ADHD supplements
because of its makeup, a collection of amino acids,
herbs, minerals, and homeopathics. Attend by Vaxa
has shown a 70 percent success rate during clinical
trials. We can't emphasize enough, the importance of
getting your child on Omega 3 Fatty Acids such as
Omega 3 or
Bright Brain (a chewable Omega 3)
Extress (part of the
Attend Strategy Pack) can also be beneficial
as part of an all natural solution.
Extress
helps to minimize hyperactivity.
Memorin is also part of the Attend Strategy
Pack and helps with associated memory
problems.
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