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You do realise that you're doing something quite dangerous by turning to dopamine-influencing drugs to motivate you, right? This class of drugs can change brain

by Supreme 14y ago

You do realise that you're doing something quite dangerous by turning to dopamine-influencing drugs to motivate you, right? This class of drugs can change brain structure, promote cancer growth and generally make you devoid of emotion. At the very least, protect yourself with anti-oxidants and NMDA antagonists. There are plenty of less serious things you can take/do if you simply lack motivation. Exercise, cut out sugar and caffeine entirely and try Noopept. Also see: * http://www.nih.gov/news/health/feb2009/nida-02.htm http://www.nih.gov/news/health/feb2009/nida-02.htm * http://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2006/05/ritalin_causes_cancer.html http://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2006/05/ritalin_causes_cancer... * http://www.cchrint.org/2010/11/15/adhd-ritalin-%E2%80%93-brain-damage-heart-attacks-hallucinations-liver-damage/ http://www.cchrint.org/2010/11/15/adhd-ritalin-%E2%80%93-bra... But for the love of god, think about what you are doing to your body. There are other ways, just look a little harder.

bennyg 14y ago
He may be prescribed it. I understand your sentiment, but Ritalin may make him take a shower and actually make the morning commute.
- Supreme 14y ago
  Oh, I'm sure it works. All I'm saying is that there are many ways to achieve a given neurotransmitter balance. A doctor might give a cancer patient morphine to numb the pain but this has the side effect of encouraging the cancer to spread, among a host of other problems. A smarter doctor would give the patient cannabis to kill the pain and help fight the cancer. It is important to remember that politics play a central role in the medical establishment which tarnishes a lot of what comes out of it. IMO, it helps to keep an open mind and take the recommendations coming out of it into account at the same time - balance is good. I'm not just saying this based on anecdotal evidence, it's been documented - http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0005738 http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjourna... >A pooled weighted average of 1.97% (N = 7, 95%CI: 0.86–4.45) of scientists admitted to have fabricated, falsified or modified data or results at least once –a serious form of misconduct by any standard– and up to 33.7% admitted other questionable research practices. In surveys asking about the behaviour of colleagues, admission rates were 14.12% (N = 12, 95% CI: 9.91–19.72) for falsification, and up to 72% for other questionable research practices. That is an alarmingly high rate of bad science. How can anyone in their right mind listen to their doctor without questioning the recommendations they are given? It's irrational to do so based on the evidence.
- redthrowaway 14y ago
  Nothing at all like that. I was prescribed it for ADHD as a child. Now, I take it if I'm cramming or spending all night in the lab. Generally, less than once a week.
redthrowaway 14y ago
I've been on Ritalin since I was 10. I used to take it daily, now I just take it when I need to concentrate for extended periods of time. Thank you for your concern, though.

by Supreme 14y ago

bennyg 14y ago

He may be prescribed it. I understand your sentiment, but Ritalin may make him take a shower and actually make the morning commute.

Supreme 14y ago
Oh, I'm sure it works. All I'm saying is that there are many ways to achieve a given neurotransmitter balance. A doctor might give a cancer patient morphine to numb the pain but this has the side effect of encouraging the cancer to spread, among a host of other problems. A smarter doctor would give the patient cannabis to kill the pain and help fight the cancer. It is important to remember that politics play a central role in the medical establishment which tarnishes a lot of what comes out of it. IMO, it helps to keep an open mind and take the recommendations coming out of it into account at the same time - balance is good. I'm not just saying this based on anecdotal evidence, it's been documented - http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0005738 http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjourna... >A pooled weighted average of 1.97% (N = 7, 95%CI: 0.86–4.45) of scientists admitted to have fabricated, falsified or modified data or results at least once –a serious form of misconduct by any standard– and up to 33.7% admitted other questionable research practices. In surveys asking about the behaviour of colleagues, admission rates were 14.12% (N = 12, 95% CI: 9.91–19.72) for falsification, and up to 72% for other questionable research practices. That is an alarmingly high rate of bad science. How can anyone in their right mind listen to their doctor without questioning the recommendations they are given? It's irrational to do so based on the evidence.
redthrowaway 14y ago
Nothing at all like that. I was prescribed it for ADHD as a child. Now, I take it if I'm cramming or spending all night in the lab. Generally, less than once a week.

redthrowaway 14y ago

I've been on Ritalin since I was 10. I used to take it daily, now I just take it when I need to concentrate for extended periods of time. Thank you for your concern, though.