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Healthy People Should Take Ritalin AND Adderal says science
Healthy People Should Take Ritalin AND Adderal says science
by Kristen » Wed 10 Dec 2008, 17:58:07
This Guy Is Nuts: Healthy People Should Take Ritalin AND Adderal says science
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Re: Healthy People Should Take Ritalin AND Adderal says scie
by vision-master » Wed 10 Dec 2008, 18:34:18
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WTF, this dude needs some herb..........
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Re: Healthy People Should Take Ritalin AND Adderal says scie
by Tyler_JC » Wed 10 Dec 2008, 18:45:31
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'W')hile supporting the concept that healthy adults should be able to use brain-boosting drugs, the authors called for:
_ More research into the use, benefits and risks of such drugs. Much is unknown about the current medications, such as the risk of dependency when used for this purpose, the commentary said. Also, according to the Food and Drug Administration, Adderall, for example, is an amphetamine that carries warnings about possible sudden death, heart attack and stroke, especially for people with heart problems.
_ Policies to guard against people being coerced into taking them.
_ Steps to keep the benefits from making socio-economic inequalities worse.
_ Action by doctors, educators and others to develop policies on the use of such drugs by healthy people.
_ Legislative action to allow drug companies to market the drugs to healthy people if they meet regulatory standards for safety and effectiveness.
_ More research into the use, benefits and risks of such drugs. Much is unknown about the current medications, such as the risk of dependency when used for this purpose, the commentary said. Also, according to the Food and Drug Administration, Adderall, for example, is an amphetamine that carries warnings about possible sudden death, heart attack and stroke, especially for people with heart problems.
_ Policies to guard against people being coerced into taking them.
_ Steps to keep the benefits from making socio-economic inequalities worse.
_ Action by doctors, educators and others to develop policies on the use of such drugs by healthy people.
_ Legislative action to allow drug companies to market the drugs to healthy people if they meet regulatory standards for safety and effectiveness.
Here's a link directly to the AP Article.
Here's a counter argument to your criticism.
Lots of people take Ginseng, St. John's Wort, or Seaweed. Others take Vitamin C or Vitamin E supplements. Some drink green tea and do yoga.
The entire "alternative medicine" movement is based on eating healthy and taking herbal supplements as opposed to commercial pharmaceuticals.
What is the difference between taking a natural stimulant like St. John's Wort or an artificial stimulant like Adderal?
There isn't much difference between most "alternative" medicines and main stream medicines.
Is drinking caffeinated coffee in order to boost your alertness any different than taking a No-Doz?
The guy isn't calling for everyone to immediately start downing Ritalin like Tic Tacs, he's saying that we should study the risks/benefits of taking the drugs.
We legally allow purchase and use as much St. John's Wort as they want, why not explore the possibility of allowing more free choice in the pharmaceuticals market?
If there is a proven benefit that exceeds the risk, I see no reason to stop consumers from having the opportunity to improve their mental capabilities.
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Re: Healthy People Should Take Ritalin AND Adderal says scie
by vision-master » Wed 10 Dec 2008, 18:54:38
Just pick up some ephedra, guarana & take with two asprin. Every jock knows about this secert formula!
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Re: Healthy People Should Take Ritalin AND Adderal says scie
by Tyler_JC » Wed 10 Dec 2008, 19:11:46
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('vision-master', 'J')ust pick up some ephedra, guarana & take with two asprin. Every jock knows about this secert formula!
Ah, but ephedra is now illegal as of 2003(?) in the United States.
It was used in traditional Chinese medicine for 5000 years but after a few people used it inappropriately and died, it was banned here.
That's the problem with our current system. We don't research this stuff enough or regulate it consistently.
There is less oversight over the bottled water industry than the public water supplies.
We ban marijuana for pain sufferers and cancer patients but give them addictive and physically devastating Oxycontin instead.
The medical industry is FUBAR, or so it seems.
That's what happens when you let politicians and lawyers run the system instead of doctors.
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Re: Healthy People Should Take Ritalin AND Adderal says scie
by Niagara » Wed 10 Dec 2008, 19:31:28
In Pharmacology, all drugs have two names, a trade name and generic name.
For example, the trade name of Tylenol also has a generic name of Acetaminophen. Aleve is also called Naproxen. Amoxil is also called Amoxicillin and Advil is also called Ibuprofen.
The FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After careful consideration by a team of government experts, it recently announced that it has settled on the generic name of Mycoxafloppin.
Also considered were Mycoxafailin, Mydixadrupin, Mydixarizin, Dixafix, and of course, Ibepokin.
Pfizer Corp. announced today that Viagra will soon be available in liquid form, and will be marketed by Pepsi Cola as a power beverage suitable for use as a mixer. It will now be possible for a man to literally pour himself a stiff one.
Obviously we can no longer call this a soft drink, and it gives new meaning to the names of “cocktails”, “highballs” and just a good old-fashioned “stiff drink”.
Pepsi will market the new concoction by the name of: MOUNT & DO.
For example, the trade name of Tylenol also has a generic name of Acetaminophen. Aleve is also called Naproxen. Amoxil is also called Amoxicillin and Advil is also called Ibuprofen.
The FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After careful consideration by a team of government experts, it recently announced that it has settled on the generic name of Mycoxafloppin.
Also considered were Mycoxafailin, Mydixadrupin, Mydixarizin, Dixafix, and of course, Ibepokin.
Pfizer Corp. announced today that Viagra will soon be available in liquid form, and will be marketed by Pepsi Cola as a power beverage suitable for use as a mixer. It will now be possible for a man to literally pour himself a stiff one.
Obviously we can no longer call this a soft drink, and it gives new meaning to the names of “cocktails”, “highballs” and just a good old-fashioned “stiff drink”.
Pepsi will market the new concoction by the name of: MOUNT & DO.
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Re: Healthy People Should Take Ritalin AND Adderal says scie
by Arsenal » Wed 10 Dec 2008, 19:40:27
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Niagara', 'T')he FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After careful consideration by a team of government experts, it recently announced that it has settled on the generic name of Mycoxafloppin.
Also considered were Mycoxafailin, Mydixadrupin, Mydixarizin, Dixafix, and of course, Ibepokin.
Also considered were Mycoxafailin, Mydixadrupin, Mydixarizin, Dixafix, and of course, Ibepokin.
HAHAHA!! Now that's funny.
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