Posted by Klavot on January 14, 2007, at 8:12:21
In reply to Re: If ADHD people are trusted, why mood disorder folk, posted by linkadge on January 13, 2007, at 19:33:28
> >Here's my speculation: when stimulants first >work, they can seem almost euphoric. Obviously >then, the depressed person is excited and >elated, and tempted to up dosage.
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> But are there any statistics to suggest that a depressed person is more likely to up the dose to chase a high than a person with ADHD? I mean, they are both euqally trustable patients, and I don't know if a depressed person is more susceptable to the possable euphoric effects.
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> In fact, there is probably a higher rate of drug abuse in those with ADHD (for whatever reason that is).
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> LinkadgeNot to mention the problem off school kids with ADHD who *SELL* their meds to their friends. I have *never* heard of any depression patients who sell antidepressants for extra pocket money.
Klavot
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