On 27 Jul 96 11:12am, Bob Moylan wrote to Jaeson Cardiff:
 BM> Jaeson Cardiff On (25 Jul 96) was overheard to say to Jerry Schwartz
 JC>> After all, Ritalin (speed) can become addictive quite easily...
 BM>  Not another one )-:  Following reposted just for YOU
 BM>  Area:    ADHD
 BM>  From:    Jerry Schwartz                                    
 BM>  Subject: Opinion                                                     
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 BM> ------ 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, 
 BM> Be VERY careful with statements like that.  Just because it is true of
 BM> methamphetamine doesn't mean that it is true of methadone (an
 BM> opium-derived narcotic), methazolamide (a glaucoma medication with a 
 BM> host of nasty side effects which do NOT include exhiliration), 
 BM> methenamine (an antibiotic used on urinary tract infections), 
 BM> methergine / methylergonovine (used to stimulate uterine contractions 
 BM> as a way of controlling bleeding), methimazole (used for thyroid 
 BM> problems), methocarbamol (a muscle relaxant), methotrexate (an 
 BM> anticancer drug), methoxsalen (used to treat a variety of unpleasant 
 BM> skin conditions), and a host of other medications.  None of these are 
 BM> uppers, unless you get excited by uncontrollable vomiting, intestinal 
 BM> bleeding, or similar things. 
 BM> Methane is not an upper, either, unless you light a match. ;<)
 BM> Jerry Schwartz
Bob thanks for reposting this message. I for one am sick of these BAR ROOM
DOCTORS, AND PHARMACISTS. If they spent the time they waste on falsehoods
and applied it to Child Psychology, Pharmacology and related courses at a
college then they would know just how stupid they really are.
They should invest a little time in Dr. Brazelton's books they may learn
something.
see ya
Mike
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