Posted by chemist on May 4, 2004, at 1:06:57
In reply to Re: question re: meds for adult ADD?-Q for Chemist » Keith Talent, posted by Anthony Quest on May 3, 2004, at 21:20:55
> You mention addiction as a reason to avoid Desoxyn/methamphetamine.
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> Do you mean by addiction that there is data showing medical use of methamphetamine in ADHD or narcoleptic patients is correlated with addiction? Were patients with past histories of substance abuse accounted for in the study population.
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> Also, what definition of addiction are you using.
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> Any cites would be appreciated as well.
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um, citations concerning methamphetamine abuse abound in both the scientific leterature and, e.g., the new york times. i cannot be more anit-meth. it is a drug of abuse (ever heard of crystal meth or ice?) and in my opinion, should be schedule I, not II. all that is all i will say about the matter...best, chemist
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