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>From: jake [email protected]
>Date: 9/19/2003 9:24 PM Pacific Standard Time
>Message-id: <[email protected]>
>
>On 20 Sep 2003 05:11:44 GMT, [email protected] (Jan) wrote:
>
>>>From: [email protected] (PF
>>
>>Now that you are done calling people idiots. Take a look at this.
>>
>>http://www.drug-rehabs.org/faqs/FAQ-ritalin.php
>>
>>Ritalin Addiction
>>Ritalin addiction is a very serious and sometimes life threatening dilemma.
>Not
>>only is it difficult for the addict, it is extremely hard on those around
>them
>>who care about them. For the addict, admitting they have an addiction
>problem
>>can be difficult. However painful this may be, it must be acknowledged as
>the
>>first gradient to overcoming the problem. The next hurdle is being willing
>to
>>seek & accept help from an addiction professional. It can be hard for an
>addict
>>to confront the fact that they can not do it alone. Once this fact is
>accepted,
>>it is time to seek the appropriate professional treatment. Drug rehab
>programs
>>based on the social education modality are highly successful. This means
>that
>>individuals who are recovering from Ritalin addiction are not made wrong for
>>their past indiscretions, but are taught how to avoid future ones. They are
>>provided with knowledge on how to change their lives and how to live
>>comfortably without Ritalin. Receiving treatment for addiction should be
>done
>>in a safe & stable environment that is conducive to addiction recovery.
>>Research studies show that residential treatment programs of at least 3
>months
>>in duration have the best success rates. 3 months may seem like a long time,
>>but one day in the life of an individual addicted to Ritalin can feel like
>an
>>eternity. Addiction is a self imposed hellish slavery. The chains can be
>broken
>>people do it everyday. You can be free!
>>
>>Drug rehabilitation is a multi-phase, multi-faceted, long term process.
>>Detoxification is only the first step on the road of addiction treatment.
>>Physical detoxification alone is not sufficient to change the patterns of a
>>drug addict. Recovery from addiction involves an extended process which
>usually
>>requires the help of drug addiction professionals. To make a successful
>>recovery, the addict needs new tools in order to deal with situations and
>>problems which arise. Factors such as encountering someone from their days
>of
>>using, returning to the same environment and places, or even small things
>such
>>as smells and objects trigger memories which can create psychological
>stress.
>>This can hinder the addict's goal of complete recovery, thus not allowing
>the
>>addict to permanently regain control of his or her life.
>>
>>Almost all addicts tell themselves in the beginning that they can conquer
>their
>>addiction on their own without the help of outside resources. Unfortunately,
>>this is not usually the case. When an addict makes an attempt at
>detoxification
>>and to discontinue drug use without the aid of professional help,
>statistically
>>the results do not last long. Research into the effects of long-term
>addiction
>>has shown that substantial changes in the way the brain functions are
>present
>>long after the addict has stopped using drugs. Realizing that a drug addict
>who
>>wishes to recover from their addiction needs more than just strong will
>power
>>is the key to a successful recovery. Battling not only cravings for their
>drug
>>of choice, re-stimulation of their past and changes in the way their brain
>>functions, it is no wonder that quitting drugs without professional help is
>an
>>uphill battle.
>>
>>As an organization we are dedicated to finding the correct solution for your
>>specific addiction problem. Our referral list contains over 3,000 resources
>>which encompass the following treatment categories :
>>
>>Ritalin Detox Center
>>Ritalin Rehab
>>Ritalin Treatment
>>Ritalin Addiction Treatment
>>Ritalin Addiction Counseling
>>Meetings
>>Ritalin In-Patient Treatment
>>Ritalin Out-Patient Treatment
>>
>>In 1990, 900,000 American kids were on Ritalin. Today some estimate the
>total
>>number of children on Ritalin has increased to 4 - 5 million or more per
>year
>>America now uses 90% of the world's Ritalin - more than five times the rest
>of
>>the world combined.
>>Emergency room visits by children ages 10-14 involving Ritalin intoxication
>>have now reached the same level as those for cocaine which indicates
>escalating
>>abuse of this highly addictive drug.
>>80% of children on Ritalin are boys.
>>
>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>------
>>
>>Q) What is Ritalin?
>>
>>A) Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant, similar
>to
>>amphetamines in the nature and duration of its effects. It is believed that
>it
>>works by activating the brain stem arousal system and cortex.
>>Pharmacologically, it works on the neurotransmitter dopamine, and in that
>>respect resembles the stimulant characteristics of cocaine. When taken in
>>accordance with usual prescription instructions, it would be classified as
>>having mild to moderate stimulant properties, but when snorted or injected
>it
>>has a strong stimulant effect. Ritalin is manufactured by CIBA-Geigy
>>Corporation, and is supplied in 5 mg., 10 mg., and 20 mg. tablets, and in a
>>sustained release form, Ritalin SR as 20 mg. tablets. It is readily water
>>soluble and is intended for oral use. It is a Schedule II Controlled
>Substance
>>under both the federal and Indiana Controlled Substances Acts. Since Ritalin
>is
>>a Schedule II Controlled Substance, the federal government strictly
>regulates
>>the amount that may be manufactured, through a system of rigid manufacturing
>>quotas.
>>
>>
>>
>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>------
>>
>>Q) How is Ritalin used?
>>
>>A) When abused, Ritalin tablets are taken orally, crushed and then snorted,
>or
>>dissolved in water and "cooked" for intravenous injection.
>>There are numerous reports in medical journals about permanent and
>irreversible
>>lung tissue damage related to injection of crushed Ritalin tablets.
>>
>>In order to make the 5- to 20 mg. dose tablets large enough to handle
>easily,
>>at least 100 mg. of "inert ingredients" are added to the tablets to increase
>>their size. Depending upon size and formulation, the following inert
>>ingredients are found in Ritalin tablets, according to the manufacturer:
>>lactose, starch, polyethelene glycol, magnesium stearate, sucrose, talc,
>>cellulose, mineral oil, and various dyes and conditioning agents. While
>these
>>ingredients are "inert" when taken by mouth, they can cause serious problems
>>when injected or snorted.
>>
>>Health Consequences of Intravenous and/or Injection Drug Use
>>The hypodermic syringe was designed to deliver a concentrated dose of a drug
>>quickly and efficiently. In doing so, it bypasses many of the body's natural
>>defense mechanisms such as the skin, respiratory cilia, digestive acids,
>etc.
>>The syringe allows anything in it (drugs, dust, bacteria, pollen, allergens,
>>yeasts, viruses, fillers, etc.) to pass directly into the blood and body
>>tissues. The rapid delivery of drugs via injection makes it difficult for
>the
>>user to control the intensity of the drug effect, thus making toxic
>overdoses
>>more likely.
>>When drugs are prepared for injection by a street user, dust, dirt, and
>other
>>contaminants fall into the liquid. Bacteria, talc, lint, and other particles
>>are injected along with the drug. The "inert ingredients" that manufacturers
>>include to increase the bulk may be harmless when taken by mouth, but talc,
>>cellulose, mineral oil, and sugars (among other fillers) can create serious
>>problems when injected directly into veins or body tissues. Complications
>from
>>injection drug use include:
>>drug overdoses and toxic overdose reactions
>>blood clots from scar tissue, particles in the liquid, cotton and lint
>fibers,
>>etc.
>>infections ("blood poisoning," abscesses, hepatitis, AIDS, etc.)
>>scars ("tracks" and adhesions)
>>pulmonary problems ("addict's lung," embolisms, etc.)
>>skin and circulatory problems
>>
>>Health consequences of Snorting Drugs (Intranasal Insufflation)
>>The delicate epithelial tissues that line the nasal cavities and air
>passages
>>may be damaged by direct contact with drugs. Ritalin tablets contain the
>>hydrochloride salt of methylphenidate and yield dilute hydrochloric acid
>when
>>they come into contact with moisture. While this is not a problem in the
>>stomach (hydrochloric acid is one of the digestive acids used in the
>stomach),
>>in the nasal passages the acid can "burn" the delicate nasal tissues,
>resulting
>>in open sores, nose bleeds, and possibly in deterioration of the nasal
>>cartilage.
>>
>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>------
>>
>>Q) What are the side effects of Ritalin?
>>
>>A) The side effects of Ritalin addiction include but are not limited to:
>>
>>drug addiction
>>nervousness and insomnia
>>loss of appetite
>>nausea and vomiting
>>dizziness
>>headaches
>>changes in heart rate and blood pressure (usually elevation of both, but
>>occasionally depression)
>>skin rashes and itching
>>abdominal pain
>>weight loss
>>digestive problems
>>toxic psychosis
>>psychotic episodes
>>severe depression upon withdrawal
>>High doses of stimulants produce a predictable set of symptoms that include:
>
>>
>>loss of appetite (may cause serious malnutrition)
>>tremors and muscle twitching
>>fevers, convulsions, and headaches (may be severe)
>>irregular heartbeat and respiration (may be profound and life threatening)
>>anxiety, restlessness
>>paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions
>>excessive repetition of movements and meaningless tasks
>>formicaton (sensation of bugs or worms crawling under the skin)
>>While death due to non-medical use of Ritalin is not common, it has been
>known
>>to occur.
>>
>>
>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>------
>>
>>Q) What are the symptoms of Ritalin overdose?
>>
>>A) Symptoms of Ritalin overdose may include: Agitation, confusion,
>convulsions
>>(may be followed by coma), delirium, dryness of mucous membranes, enlarging
>of
>>the pupil of the eye, exaggerated feeling of elation, extremely elevated
>body
>>temperature, flushing, hallucinations, headache, high blood pressure,
>irregular
>>or rapid heartbeat, muscle twitching, sweating, tremors, vomiting.
>>
>>A growing number of youngsters taking the drug Ritalin® (methylphenidate)
>>experience overdose, researchers report. The study looked at the frequency
>of
>>Ritalin overdose cases reported to a regional poison control center in
>Detroit.
>>Children ages 6 to 9 years were at the greatest risk of overdose, compared
>with
>>other age groups. Over a two-year period, 289 cases were reported. Of these,
>>31% developed symptoms. Most common adverse effects included tachycardia,
>>agitation and lethargy. Most cases were due to parents or caregivers
>>unintentionally giving patients excessive amounts of the drug
>
>
>prhaps this should be incorporated in Joe Parson's "FAQ" ???
Like I said, I'll wager these people know more about it than Joe.
Jan
>Date: 9/19/2003 9:24 PM Pacific Standard Time
>Message-id: <[email protected]>
>
>On 20 Sep 2003 05:11:44 GMT, [email protected] (Jan) wrote:
>
>>>From: [email protected] (PF
>>
>>Now that you are done calling people idiots. Take a look at this.
>>
>>http://www.drug-rehabs.org/faqs/FAQ-ritalin.php
>>
>>Ritalin Addiction
>>Ritalin addiction is a very serious and sometimes life threatening dilemma.
>Not
>>only is it difficult for the addict, it is extremely hard on those around
>them
>>who care about them. For the addict, admitting they have an addiction
>problem
>>can be difficult. However painful this may be, it must be acknowledged as
>the
>>first gradient to overcoming the problem. The next hurdle is being willing
>to
>>seek & accept help from an addiction professional. It can be hard for an
>addict
>>to confront the fact that they can not do it alone. Once this fact is
>accepted,
>>it is time to seek the appropriate professional treatment. Drug rehab
>programs
>>based on the social education modality are highly successful. This means
>that
>>individuals who are recovering from Ritalin addiction are not made wrong for
>>their past indiscretions, but are taught how to avoid future ones. They are
>>provided with knowledge on how to change their lives and how to live
>>comfortably without Ritalin. Receiving treatment for addiction should be
>done
>>in a safe & stable environment that is conducive to addiction recovery.
>>Research studies show that residential treatment programs of at least 3
>months
>>in duration have the best success rates. 3 months may seem like a long time,
>>but one day in the life of an individual addicted to Ritalin can feel like
>an
>>eternity. Addiction is a self imposed hellish slavery. The chains can be
>broken
>>people do it everyday. You can be free!
>>
>>Drug rehabilitation is a multi-phase, multi-faceted, long term process.
>>Detoxification is only the first step on the road of addiction treatment.
>>Physical detoxification alone is not sufficient to change the patterns of a
>>drug addict. Recovery from addiction involves an extended process which
>usually
>>requires the help of drug addiction professionals. To make a successful
>>recovery, the addict needs new tools in order to deal with situations and
>>problems which arise. Factors such as encountering someone from their days
>of
>>using, returning to the same environment and places, or even small things
>such
>>as smells and objects trigger memories which can create psychological
>stress.
>>This can hinder the addict's goal of complete recovery, thus not allowing
>the
>>addict to permanently regain control of his or her life.
>>
>>Almost all addicts tell themselves in the beginning that they can conquer
>their
>>addiction on their own without the help of outside resources. Unfortunately,
>>this is not usually the case. When an addict makes an attempt at
>detoxification
>>and to discontinue drug use without the aid of professional help,
>statistically
>>the results do not last long. Research into the effects of long-term
>addiction
>>has shown that substantial changes in the way the brain functions are
>present
>>long after the addict has stopped using drugs. Realizing that a drug addict
>who
>>wishes to recover from their addiction needs more than just strong will
>power
>>is the key to a successful recovery. Battling not only cravings for their
>drug
>>of choice, re-stimulation of their past and changes in the way their brain
>>functions, it is no wonder that quitting drugs without professional help is
>an
>>uphill battle.
>>
>>As an organization we are dedicated to finding the correct solution for your
>>specific addiction problem. Our referral list contains over 3,000 resources
>>which encompass the following treatment categories :
>>
>>Ritalin Detox Center
>>Ritalin Rehab
>>Ritalin Treatment
>>Ritalin Addiction Treatment
>>Ritalin Addiction Counseling
>>Meetings
>>Ritalin In-Patient Treatment
>>Ritalin Out-Patient Treatment
>>
>>In 1990, 900,000 American kids were on Ritalin. Today some estimate the
>total
>>number of children on Ritalin has increased to 4 - 5 million or more per
>year
>>America now uses 90% of the world's Ritalin - more than five times the rest
>of
>>the world combined.
>>Emergency room visits by children ages 10-14 involving Ritalin intoxication
>>have now reached the same level as those for cocaine which indicates
>escalating
>>abuse of this highly addictive drug.
>>80% of children on Ritalin are boys.
>>
>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>------
>>
>>Q) What is Ritalin?
>>
>>A) Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant, similar
>to
>>amphetamines in the nature and duration of its effects. It is believed that
>it
>>works by activating the brain stem arousal system and cortex.
>>Pharmacologically, it works on the neurotransmitter dopamine, and in that
>>respect resembles the stimulant characteristics of cocaine. When taken in
>>accordance with usual prescription instructions, it would be classified as
>>having mild to moderate stimulant properties, but when snorted or injected
>it
>>has a strong stimulant effect. Ritalin is manufactured by CIBA-Geigy
>>Corporation, and is supplied in 5 mg., 10 mg., and 20 mg. tablets, and in a
>>sustained release form, Ritalin SR as 20 mg. tablets. It is readily water
>>soluble and is intended for oral use. It is a Schedule II Controlled
>Substance
>>under both the federal and Indiana Controlled Substances Acts. Since Ritalin
>is
>>a Schedule II Controlled Substance, the federal government strictly
>regulates
>>the amount that may be manufactured, through a system of rigid manufacturing
>>quotas.
>>
>>
>>
>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>------
>>
>>Q) How is Ritalin used?
>>
>>A) When abused, Ritalin tablets are taken orally, crushed and then snorted,
>or
>>dissolved in water and "cooked" for intravenous injection.
>>There are numerous reports in medical journals about permanent and
>irreversible
>>lung tissue damage related to injection of crushed Ritalin tablets.
>>
>>In order to make the 5- to 20 mg. dose tablets large enough to handle
>easily,
>>at least 100 mg. of "inert ingredients" are added to the tablets to increase
>>their size. Depending upon size and formulation, the following inert
>>ingredients are found in Ritalin tablets, according to the manufacturer:
>>lactose, starch, polyethelene glycol, magnesium stearate, sucrose, talc,
>>cellulose, mineral oil, and various dyes and conditioning agents. While
>these
>>ingredients are "inert" when taken by mouth, they can cause serious problems
>>when injected or snorted.
>>
>>Health Consequences of Intravenous and/or Injection Drug Use
>>The hypodermic syringe was designed to deliver a concentrated dose of a drug
>>quickly and efficiently. In doing so, it bypasses many of the body's natural
>>defense mechanisms such as the skin, respiratory cilia, digestive acids,
>etc.
>>The syringe allows anything in it (drugs, dust, bacteria, pollen, allergens,
>>yeasts, viruses, fillers, etc.) to pass directly into the blood and body
>>tissues. The rapid delivery of drugs via injection makes it difficult for
>the
>>user to control the intensity of the drug effect, thus making toxic
>overdoses
>>more likely.
>>When drugs are prepared for injection by a street user, dust, dirt, and
>other
>>contaminants fall into the liquid. Bacteria, talc, lint, and other particles
>>are injected along with the drug. The "inert ingredients" that manufacturers
>>include to increase the bulk may be harmless when taken by mouth, but talc,
>>cellulose, mineral oil, and sugars (among other fillers) can create serious
>>problems when injected directly into veins or body tissues. Complications
>from
>>injection drug use include:
>>drug overdoses and toxic overdose reactions
>>blood clots from scar tissue, particles in the liquid, cotton and lint
>fibers,
>>etc.
>>infections ("blood poisoning," abscesses, hepatitis, AIDS, etc.)
>>scars ("tracks" and adhesions)
>>pulmonary problems ("addict's lung," embolisms, etc.)
>>skin and circulatory problems
>>
>>Health consequences of Snorting Drugs (Intranasal Insufflation)
>>The delicate epithelial tissues that line the nasal cavities and air
>passages
>>may be damaged by direct contact with drugs. Ritalin tablets contain the
>>hydrochloride salt of methylphenidate and yield dilute hydrochloric acid
>when
>>they come into contact with moisture. While this is not a problem in the
>>stomach (hydrochloric acid is one of the digestive acids used in the
>stomach),
>>in the nasal passages the acid can "burn" the delicate nasal tissues,
>resulting
>>in open sores, nose bleeds, and possibly in deterioration of the nasal
>>cartilage.
>>
>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>------
>>
>>Q) What are the side effects of Ritalin?
>>
>>A) The side effects of Ritalin addiction include but are not limited to:
>>
>>drug addiction
>>nervousness and insomnia
>>loss of appetite
>>nausea and vomiting
>>dizziness
>>headaches
>>changes in heart rate and blood pressure (usually elevation of both, but
>>occasionally depression)
>>skin rashes and itching
>>abdominal pain
>>weight loss
>>digestive problems
>>toxic psychosis
>>psychotic episodes
>>severe depression upon withdrawal
>>High doses of stimulants produce a predictable set of symptoms that include:
>
>>
>>loss of appetite (may cause serious malnutrition)
>>tremors and muscle twitching
>>fevers, convulsions, and headaches (may be severe)
>>irregular heartbeat and respiration (may be profound and life threatening)
>>anxiety, restlessness
>>paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions
>>excessive repetition of movements and meaningless tasks
>>formicaton (sensation of bugs or worms crawling under the skin)
>>While death due to non-medical use of Ritalin is not common, it has been
>known
>>to occur.
>>
>>
>>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>------
>>
>>Q) What are the symptoms of Ritalin overdose?
>>
>>A) Symptoms of Ritalin overdose may include: Agitation, confusion,
>convulsions
>>(may be followed by coma), delirium, dryness of mucous membranes, enlarging
>of
>>the pupil of the eye, exaggerated feeling of elation, extremely elevated
>body
>>temperature, flushing, hallucinations, headache, high blood pressure,
>irregular
>>or rapid heartbeat, muscle twitching, sweating, tremors, vomiting.
>>
>>A growing number of youngsters taking the drug Ritalin® (methylphenidate)
>>experience overdose, researchers report. The study looked at the frequency
>of
>>Ritalin overdose cases reported to a regional poison control center in
>Detroit.
>>Children ages 6 to 9 years were at the greatest risk of overdose, compared
>with
>>other age groups. Over a two-year period, 289 cases were reported. Of these,
>>31% developed symptoms. Most common adverse effects included tachycardia,
>>agitation and lethargy. Most cases were due to parents or caregivers
>>unintentionally giving patients excessive amounts of the drug
>
>
>prhaps this should be incorporated in Joe Parson's "FAQ" ???
Like I said, I'll wager these people know more about it than Joe.
Jan
