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92The Adderall Shortage of 2012
The Adderall shortage of late 2011 and 2012, may be the writing on the wall for those who are dependent on this prescription drug. It is a concrete reminder that when you become medically dependent on something, it is wise to make sure it will be...
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Adderall, commonly prescribed for ADHD, is about the most outrageous example of a double standard in American medicine today. On the one hand, we are all taught that amphetamines are dangerous drugs that destroy lives -- and, on the other, we let...
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82Using Drugs In Brain Enhancement- Is It The Smart Way To Progress?
Is drug-induced brain enhancement an ethical solution to keeping up with intellectual progress? Or is it a quick way to turn healthy adults into patients suffering from a multitude of nervous disorders and other physical symptoms? This artical presents a quick look at questions rising out of the practice of using drugs to intensify focus and speed up learning.
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80ADHD Medications: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
Having the right ADHD medications can help both children and adults who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. However, the drugs that are most commonly prescribed for the condition are stimulants. While these ADHD meds can help to...
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81Adult ADD--"You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?"
This hub is a commentary on the subject of Adult ADD and the book, "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy," by Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo. I'm partial to this book on the subject of ADD, because it's written by women and does a wonderful job...
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79PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR ADHD
As a rule, discussions about prescription medications are not especially emotional. For example, there is nothing particularly controversial about treating chronic constipation. Dosages of diuretics can be, well, rather dull. But when it comes to...
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78ADHD Medications
For decades, medications have been used to treat the symptoms of ADHD. Which medications are best, what dosage to take, who should take what, etc. has been long debated. One of the things that is important to understand about ADHD medications is...
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78Dealing with Restless Legs
Do you have difficulty sleeping at night because your legs twitch, tingle, ache, or actually feel like they are having a seizure? Regardless of what anyone who doesn't have RLS (restless legs syndrome) might...
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77What does ADD/ADHD Medicine Do?
Everyone seems to know at least one person who has been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Aside from depression, what other mental condition can compare with such rampancy? A few decades ago, ADD had not been discovered (or some would say –...
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76Another June Adderall Pill Shortage?
This is my story about my relationship with my mind, Adderall, and ADD. I do not recommend Adderall for everybody, but I think for people that can relate to my story, it might be worth investigating. All I know is Adderall has helped my shortage of attention, and other aspects of my adult ADHD.
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