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Study: Some Preschoolers Can Use Ritalin

Posted on Monday, October 23 at 12:30 by Diogenes
The study's message is, proceed with caution, said Dr. Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health. "We're not talking about fidgety 3-year-olds," said Insel, whose agency funded the study. The research involved children with severe cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; cases that included hanging from ceiling fans, jumping off slides or playing with fire. The researchers say the benefits of low-dose treatment outweigh the risks for these youngsters. But critics disputed that. "I hope publication of this does not lead to more overprescribing," said Dr. Sidney Wolfe of the watchdog group Public Citizen. "The safety isn't adequately established, the efficacy even less." Journal: http://www.jaacap.com http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_he_me/preschoolers_adhd&printer=1

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  1. by rearguard
    Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:03 pm
    "The research involved children with severe cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; cases that included hanging from ceiling fans, jumping off slides or playing with fire. The researchers say the benefits of low-dose treatment outweigh the risks for these youngsters."

    It's a damned good thing I was born well before they started pushing these drugs on children.

    Knowing all about propaganda, I wonder just how many parents actually are giving this shit to their perfectly normal kids?

    The reality may be that most parents are smart enough to know better. I hope so, for the childrens sake.

  2. by Diogenes
    Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:35 pm
    "It's a damned good thing I was born well before they started pushing these drugs on children.


    Me TOO!!! However they targeted my age group with Dodgy-knees syndrome (Diogenes) Or was it doggy–knees? I forget . Fortunately there is a drug for that too. I am forced to self medicate to retrieve and/or maintain sanity.

    (Now THERE'S some ammo for my detractors, LOL)


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    Diogenes said:
    "I am Diogenes the Dog. I nuzzle the kind, bark at the greedy and bite scoundrels."

  3. by rearguard
    Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:45 pm
    <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diogenes_syndrome">Diogenes syndrome</a> <br><br> Interesting condition. <br><br> I've come across a few people through the years who seem to fit the profile to some degree. One later became a millionaire through realestate investments.

  4. by Diogenes
    Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:57 pm
    I didn't mean to side track the discusion with my brand of humour. the issue of Big Pharma wants exposing

    Did you know that the same families who control oil, banking, education to name a few also own the Pharmaceutical companies
    I read some where where the rockefellers own 43 MAJOR pharmsa.
    Happenstance?
    Hardly!


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    Diogenes said:
    "I am Diogenes the Dog. I nuzzle the kind, bark at the greedy and bite scoundrels."



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