Drugs & Addiction : Side Effects of the Drug Ritalin

Published February 6, 2013

Drugs & Addiction : Side Effects of the Drug Ritalin – Some side effects of Ritalin are similar to those of any other stimulant or amphetamine, which include loss of appetite, jitters, nervousness and a change in blood glucose. Understand the side effects of the Ritalin drug with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on drugs.

The Real Skinny on SAM: A Response to Maia Szalavitz

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The science is clear on marijuana's effects: today's marijuana is five times stronger than it was in the past, and early use can hurt adolescent brain development. This, in turn, leads to addiction for 1 out of every 6 kids who try the drug, and …
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Smoking A Gateway Drug?

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… than those who start at a later age.” Effective smoking prevention efforts not only prevent the negative health consequences associated with smoking but could also decrease the risk of progression and addiction to cocaine and possibly other illicit …
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