Showing posts with label Adderall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adderall. Show all posts

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Children on Speed


Amphetamines have had a relatively short, though chequered history.

From their use in wartime, their abuse by the beat generation, up to the popularity of Ecstasy in the late 20th century, many have found amphetamines an enjoyable, though unpredictable, stimulant.

More than that though, amphetamine-based treatments have been found to have beneficial effects for those suffering from attention deficit disorders, and are now widely prescribed in the US and elsewhere as a treatment for children and adults.

What is the truth behind these medical claims? What are the real effects of stimulants like Ecstasy? Just how harmful are amphetamines?

In this book, a leading authority on psychoactive drugs explores the uses and abuses of amphetamines.

Starting with a look at the origins of amphetamines, their use in wartime, their use by poets, musicians - even a President of the US, it presents a fascinating and accessible account of amphetamine use.

It examines the evidence for the claims that drugs like Ecstasy kill, and considers the widespread use of amphetamines for ADHD, presenting a thorough account based on science and fact, rather than dogma.



Sunday, November 16, 2008

How to get flat abs fast using a pillow, a TV & a coin


This will tell you how to completely get rid of belly fat.

This video will help you get flat abs fast but to you need to lose all your belly fat so you can see your six pack abs (losing belly fat also makes your abs look flatter).

You can expect flatter abs within 30 minutes of doing this while watching your favorite TV show and this flat ab exercise can be done everyday.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

X rays during early pregnancy ??


X-rays can harm an unborn baby.

If a baby receives more than 5,000 millirads of radiation from x-rays before birth, the baby might have birth defects.

The x-rays might cause leukemia.

Most x-rays give much smaller doses of radiation than this.

For example, during an x-ray of the legs, only 1 millirad is absorbed.

Although only a small amount of radiation may be absorbed, x-rays should be avoided, especially in early pregnancy.
This is why x-ray technologists may ask when you had your last menstrual period before taking an x-ray.

X-ray studies are done during pregnancy only in urgent cases.

For example, you may have an x-ray if you have a broken bone, to check for pneumonia, or to look for kidney stones.

When taking an x-ray, the technologist should put a lead apron over you to protect the baby.


However, this may not be possible if the apron will interfere with the necessary views (for example, x-rays of the chest).

Ultrasound machines do not use radiation. Often an ultrasound scan can be done instead of an x-ray.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Heart exam , EKG and ADHD drugs


Many children and adults take medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.

Stimulant drugs, like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta, help children with ADHD stay focused and control their behavior.

The doctors are recommending now a thorough exam, including a family history and an EKG, before children are put on the drugs to make sure that they don't have any undiagnosed heart issues.