Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Is it FDA Approved? If so, RUN!!!

Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a bit but, honestly, doesn't it seem like we hear awful things about pharmacuetical drugs every time we pick up the newspaper? Last week researchers found that one in 12 children using methylphenidate experienced a 300 percent increase in levels of chromosome abnormalities, occurrences associated with increased risks of cancer and other adverse health effects.

It is important to note that this is the third piece of news in as many weeks highlighting serious risks associated with ADHD medications. First, Strattera linked to liver damage. Then, Canadian officials pulled Adderall off the shelves because Adderall has been linked to sudden death. Now, Ritalin is linked to conditions in the body that indicate cancer risk factors.The bottom line is that ADHD drugs are drugs. The body does not know the difference between a prescribed “legal” drug and a street drug - of which these are close cousins. For the sake of your body and your health (or your child’s body and health), seek out healthy alternatives to drugs.

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