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Stories about: Ritalin

Ritalin and Cocaine Have Identical Effects on the Brain New scientific studies bring about a new wave of concern about the safety of commonly-used drugs, as it seems that, oftentimes, their effect on the brain is not fully understood. For example, a recent investigation shows that Ritalin, a drug prescribed millions of times per year in the United States alone for the tre... 6 February 2009 06:50 GMT Child Cell Damage Not Caused by ADHD Drugs A new clinical investigation proved that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs do not cause chromosomal changes in children suffering from the condition, as previously suggested by a 2005 study. The new study was backed by the National Institutes of Health and adds to a growing scientific community th... 27 November 2008 05:03 GMT Phentermine: The Weight Loss Drug That Can Kill You Weight loss pills have been a subject for heated debates and bitter controversies for decades. Praised by some as life-turning instruments for gaining self-esteem and looking good, diet pills are hailed by others as deadly chemicals that can wreck havoc inside our bodies and very likely kill us. Today, I'm going... 7 May 2008 06:38 GMT