Jaeson Cardiff On (25 Jul 96) was overheard to say to Jerry Schwartz
 JC> After all, Ritalin (speed) can become addictive quite easily...
 Not another one )-:  Following reposted just for YOU
 Area:    ADHD
 From:    Jerry Schwartz                                    
 Subject: Opinion                                                     
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On Jul 18 19:54 96, Cliff Barbier of 1:3800/54 wrote:
CB> "real
CB> name" is methylphenidate (I think I remembered that right).  The first 
CB> prefix
CB> is "meth", which means it is an "upper", or "speed".  In normal people, 
Be VERY careful with statements like that.  Just because it is true of
methamphetamine doesn't mean that it is true of methadone (an opium-derived
narcotic), methazolamide (a glaucoma medication with a host of nasty side
effects which do NOT include exhiliration), methenamine (an antibiotic used 
n
urinary tract infections), methergine / methylergonovine (used to stimulate
uterine contractions as a way of controlling bleeding), methimazole (used for
thyroid problems), methocarbamol (a muscle relaxant), methotrexate (an
anticancer drug), methoxsalen (used to treat a variety of unpleasant skin
conditions), and a host of other medications.  None of these are uppers, 
unless
you get excited by uncontrollable vomiting, intestinal bleeding, or similar
things.
Methane is not an upper, either, unless you light a match. ;<)
Jerry Schwartz
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