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Ritalin Use Linked To Cancer

Saturday, July 9th, 2005

Federal Health officials are investigating a new link between Ritalin and cancer.

A recent study found that every one of the children tested experienced “significant chromosome abnormalities associated with increased risks of cancer and other adverse health effects” This is as reported in the Houston Chronicle in this article about the Ritalin and cancer link

Also studied were children who “become psychotic or who developed heart problems” as a result of taking Ritalin or Concerta (a newer longer lasting type of Ritalin).

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Antidepressants Now Required To Warn Of Increased Suicide Risk

Tuesday, July 5th, 2005

The U.S. FDA on Friday issued a second warning that people taking antidepressant drugs should be monitored for signs of suicidal thoughts and increasing depression…

This follows a link made between antidepressant use and suicide. And it also follows action taken in March 2004, when the FDA said there was an increased risk of suicidal behavior in adults and children taking these drugs. It has ordered the psychiatric drug manufacturers to place a warning on the labels of all antidepressants detailing those heightened risks.

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Ritalin and other forms of speed are in high demand

Wednesday, June 8th, 2005

Since the rapid increase in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) over the past decade, a new blackmarket in drugs has hit schools.

Legally prescribed speed has become the new cheap thrill. Used to treat the “disorder”, it can be bought for a few dollars and children as young as nine are reportedly asking teachers, “Why does Damien have speed?” For more information, see this article

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