METHAMPHETAMINE NOW PRESCRIBED FOR ADD AND NARCOLEPSY 67

By CodyPhrenism

Meth for ADD?

Does it seem strange? Paradoxical? Unbelieveable? Believe it or not, it is technically lawful to prescribe methamphetamine to any child 6 and over in the United States with ADD, obesity and narcolepsy under the brand name Desoxyn.

It's odd to think that the same government who ravenously handed out fliers entitled "Meth is Death" and "Meth Kills" and labeled meth as the most addictive drug on the earth is now completely fine with readily prescribing methamphetamine to those with ADD, even children. Were the dangers portrayed in these pamphlets and propaganda incorrect or is there more? From their actions, the looks as if United States Government feels it is moral to imprison those who use methamphetamine for up to 10 years for personal use, while allowing this "dangerous drug" to be prescribed to children; it seems as if someone is being paid to rule in favor of the pharmaceutical industry.

Desoxyn

Dangers of Meth

• Elevation of blood pressure, tachycardia and palpitation. Fatal cardiorespiratory arrest has been reported.
• Psychotic episodes have been reported at recommended doses
• Urticaria.
• Suppression of growth has been reported with the long-term use of stimulants in children
• Dizziness, dysphoria, overstimulation, euphoria, insomnia, tremor, restlessness and headache. Exacerbation of motor and phonic tics and Tourette's syndrome.
• Potent neurotoxin, shown to cause dopaminergic and serotonergic degeneration. (Less Dopamine + Serotonin, can cause major depression)
• Numbness, Heart Attack, Stroke, Death
• High Addiction Risk
  

Does this sound a bit cruel for a 6 year old? It seems a little bit ridiculous to me. If an adult chooses to chooses to take methamphetamine then that is their own choice; however it's disgusting to be prescribing 6 year old children meth because they can't sit still in class.

In fact, all popular attention deficit disorder drugs have chemical structures similar to meth (other amphetamines/salts) or Cocaine(Ritalin, Focalin). In fact, Focalin is more potent than cocaine per milligram and lasts longer - these drugs are more potent and just as addictive as cocaine and they are being prescribed to children. There is either a flaw in the way America looks at drugs or in the pharmaceutical industry - I suggest both.

There has been some communication that I don't understand dose dependence, however that is not the case. All of the above side effects have been shown in 5mg doses of Desoxyn - taken straight from the pharmaceutical company site. My goal is not to demonize any sort of drug, however it was to make people aware of the double standards set within law and pharmaceuticals. No harm intended.