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fresco
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 Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:29 am Post subject: Ritalin and craving alcohol |
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I have been taking a small dose of Equasym now for a few weeks (10mg). I have found it helps with concentration and motivation. The only problem is when it wears off late afternoon I get an insatiable craving for lager! So this med is a double-edged sword!! I've begun drinking a lot more i.e 4-5 times per week. It's a worrying trend. Has anyone else experienced this side effect with stimulant meds?
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nightbender
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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| ritalin has been shown increased the tendecy for substance abuse. |
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gbollard
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| Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:49 am Post subject: |
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The sorts of people who require Ritalin are increasingly likely to have substance abuse problems however ... I've seen studies which suggest that Ritalin helps individuals make better (more thought-out) choices.
Hence people on Ritalin are less likely to be substance abusers than those who would benefit from Ritalin but do not take it.
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nightbender
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| Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| . I have studies that suggest that ritalin increases your likelyhood for substance abuse. |
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beef_bourito
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post them, i've read that it reduces harmful activities (substance abuse, crime, etc.) in people with adhd.
i find i crave alcohol more when i don't take it than when i do. i don't think i crave it more after i come down than before though. |
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lionesss
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| Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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I have heard that Ritalin can increase anxiety and if that is the case, that could be why there is an increase of substance abuse? I have ADHD and this is why my psych did not want to put me on Ritalin because my anxiety is bad enough. I am taking a drug that is similar to Strattera and its helping some (not as much as I would like but there is a difference)
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Johnson68
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Before I was diagnosed with AS, I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 7.
I've been on Ritalin since I was 8.
I think I'm kinda' addicted to it now or something.  |
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