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Mobile operators get fixed price spectrum renewal in $3b Government windfall

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Study finds Ritalin risky for pleasure addiction

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Dr. Kim stated, “These changes in neuronal structure and brain chemistry are known to be associated with the process of drug addiction.” [New Scientist (February 7-13, 2009, page 6): “Hooked on Ritalin”]

The researchers stated that the risk of addiction does not normally occur when prescribed under the doctor’s care for hyperactive children.

However, addiction is more likely when used without a prescription (not under the care of a doctor) by recreational users, such as teenagers looking for pleasure or for performance enhancement at the academic level.

In addition, the study used high doses of MSN so it is thought that prescription use of the drug will not cause addiction, because it is used in lower dosages.

However, since non-prescription use is unregulated by the medical professional, then at higher doses, it would increase the risk of addiction to the recreational user.

For more information on the study, please go to the HON (Health on the Net) News article "Mouse Study Suggests ADHD Drug Might Be Addictive: But expert says finding doesn't apply to patients because doses used were so high."

For more on Ritalin, visit the Drugs.com website "Ritalin."

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