Drugs & Addiction : Side Effects of the Drug Ritalin


 

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.

 

New research could help with PTSD, drug addiction

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And those suffering from drug addiction are often exposed to “environmental cues” that remind them of the rewarding effects of the drug, the “high,” which can lead to relapse. “So what we've found is a common mechanism in the brain that can control …
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'Magic Mushroom' Drug Shows Promise in Treating Addictions and Cancer Anxiety

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Psilocybin is unlikely to be used to treat addiction. As with other hallucinogenic drugs, it can have worrying side effects such as psychological distress or even psychosis.” He adds, “Nevertheless, the renaissance in psilocybin research suggests that …
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How do sleeping pills really work?

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The researchers conclude that these drugs improved people's ability to fall asleep compared to a placebo; however, the size of the effect was small. They add that the risk of side effects and the potential for addiction need to be weighed when …
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