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Anal Beer Bongs, Vodka-Soaked Tampons (Those Crazy Teens!)
What is going on with today's teens? I just read a study that said there's been a 76 percent rise in emergency room visits between 1998 -2005 among teens who are abusing ADHD drugs like Adderall. (They crush the meds, which may or may not have been prescribed to them, snort them, and can experience side effects that mimic cardiac arrest.)
And now, a news report says that not only are many teens abusing alcohol and drugs — they're delivering those substances to their systems in bizarre and harmful ways.
Scientists Say Taking Adderall to Get Through Day May Be OK
College students and other concentration seekers know it's not hard to score a 'script for ADHD drugs. Fidgety, disorganized, forgetful. They know the symptoms and they work the system.
You Asked: My Boyfriend Has ADHD
Dear Sugar,
My fiancé and I have been together for three years. I love him dearly, but he has ADHD. While his symptoms aren't severe enough to impact me (other than his occasional forgetfulness and constant pacing), I am worried about our future.
Adult ADD and ADHD: Know the Signs
Adult ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are conditions that have to do with the way you think. Unfortunately, they can seriously affect adults when it comes to their job, relationships, and their finances. It's true that they have to do with not being able to concentrate, but there's a lot more to it.
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Product of the Day: AD/HD T-Shirt
This t-shirt says: "AD/HD Back In Bla... Hey Look, A Squirrel!" I know I want one, but I'll probably be too distracted to order it.
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Group Therapy: How Do I Help My Boyfriend?
I've been with my boyfriend for a couple years now and up until lately things have been fine. We're both in college and with finals, he has been under a great deal of stress. To make things worse, he has a severe case of ADHD, which makes it considerably more difficult for him to concentrate.
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