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April 3, 2011 at 8:03 am #102874

Lindstr7
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April 3, 2011 at 8:03 am
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HME You’re right. I’m sorry I got the info not completely right. The video I’m referring to can be found here on this site.

http://totallyadd.com/sponsored-videos-part-1

Apparently it was benzadrin/dexadrin (sp) that was used in the 30s to treat children suffering from the after effects of encephalitis. The kids nicknamed the pills their “math pills.”

and methylphenidate was being used in the sixties (according to the drs. in this video anyway).

I don’t disagree with you about the pharmaceutical “industrial complex.” It is a for-profit industry and one should always be wary and do their research before starting on any medication. That being said…. I don’t think one should NOT take medication simply because someone is making a profit off of my condition. I agree entirely that information is power when making decisions about one’s health and the more thorough your research, the better prepared you are to make good choices. I know I did and am happy with my results so far. Thanks for your input and research! Good night!

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