Posted by PhoenixGirl on March 3, 2001, at 15:30:20
In reply to Re: Ritalin?, posted by Aurelie on March 3, 2001, at 10:20:47
I read about a study that showed that taking Ritalin orally was not addictive. I think it was done by a well known organization against drug abuse, but I'm blanking on the name. The gist of the study is that when Ritalin has an effect quickly (ie by snorting), addiction happens, but not when it reaches effective slowly. That's what the study found anyway.
> Ritalin can be very addictive, and should only be prescribed when medically necessary (usually in the case of narcolepsy or ADD/ADHD). If I were you, I would be very hesitant to look to this drug as a quick "pick me up" -- it is a Schedule II narcotic, not a "harmless" prescription pill. Wellbutrin is a good suggestion if you're looking to add meds, but if I were you, I would consider the alternatives. When my depression wasn't responding well to Prozac, my doctor suggested adding an exercise program, which has been a life saver -- it's a safe, natural way to elevate mood, with no chance of chemical dependency. I now walk or run every day, and lift weights 3x/week, and I find that I feel better than I've felt in years.
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