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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.
Lil Links: Link Between Kids With ADHD and Substance Abuse?
- Is there a link between kids with ADHD and substance abuse? — Health
- Moms sit down for a chat with Salma Hayek — Boston Mamas
- David Grohl's baby blues — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Get Max Bratman's baby style! — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Must-have snow toys and gear — Cookie
- Five most (and least) useful baby products — Alpha Mom
- Hollywood mogul Brain Grazer's ex wants $1 million a month in child support — Parentdish
- Your best childhood pet — The Poop
- Did you plan pregnancy around your career?
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.
Gold Medal Mama Debbie Phelps
Golden boy Michael Phelps made Olympic history and his mama proud. Now, Debbie Phelps who has rooted her son on his entire life is being honored. People said:
Johnson's Baby has dubbed Debbie their "Mom of the Olympic Games" — and the company will donate money in her name to children's causes.
Kiddie Wellness: Sleep Apnea
Some kids can't get a good night's sleep and it isn't because they aren't in bed. Children with large tonsils are having them removed due to sleep apnea, which one doctor describes as laying down and trying to breathe through a straw. As a result, tired children have mistakenly been diagnosed with learning disorders like ADHD.
Would You Give Your Child Meds Without Testing?
Two million children have been diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and many take medications like Ritalin for the disorder. But, in some cases doctors have written prescriptions for their young patients without ever looking at the brain for proof. Would you trust a medical expert enough to put your kid on meds without ever looking inside their head?
Do You Have a Boob Tube Baby?
Television can be a quick fix for kids when mama needs a few minutes to herself. However, a study released in 2004 indicated,
Early television exposure in children ages 1-3 is associated with attention problems at age 7. Each hour of television watched per day at ages 1-3 increases the risk of attention problems, such as ADHD, at age 7 by almost 10%.
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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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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- Calling your health care provider
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