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Post by Fiyinfolu Mustapha on Oct 27, 2017 15:09:12 GMT -4
"Is it really appropriate, then, to compare the therapeutic use of MDMA in this study to individuals using illegal, adulterated, or high-potency ecstasy, and dancing for hours in the heat?" When broken down in such definition, my reply would be 'No'. MDMA aka Ectasy aka Molly has been found to help individuals with PTSD and while it is currently undergoing trials to confirm this relationship, individuals are dismissing the study all together; the article states that 42% of young adolescents, age 18-25, look down on individuals who use this drug. But people are looking at it from what society deems it, with a negative outlook. Yes, Adderall contains Methamphetamine but it is used for ADHD. Are ADHD patients suppose to feel less than because they take 'Meth' to help function in society? Are they then categorized as drug addicts? No, I don't believe so and the same can be applied to MDMA and PTSD pts. PTSD is a debilitating disease that can last for many years, even a lifetime. If modern medicine can find a link between MDMA and improving PTSD, who am I to discourage this further study? If one had a family member or loved on who suffers from PTSD, they'd know the everyday struggles the individual (as well as they themselves) has to endure. I'm looking forward to the results of this study and I'm hopeful that they can find a connection. After all, finding a solution to a problem helps the entire world as a whole; PTSD is not limited to the U.S.A.
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Post by robin chowdhury on Oct 30, 2017 4:05:50 GMT -4
I agree with the belief that doctors must be more careful when prescribing opioids to patients. I am sure that there are doctors out there who will prescribe an opioid to a patient who does not even need it. There are many medications out there that can help with pain, and even herbal remedies, that are NOT opioids. Even if these doctors changed their first choice of what to prescribe to these patients, it would make a big difference in the amount of patients in USA that are taking opioids and have the likelihood of being addicted.
It is interesting that ADHD patients are more prone to developing chronic pain. Most patients with chronic pain are on opioid medications, but the combination of stimulation seeking and chronic pain is surely a difficult situation to manage. I agree that diagnosing ADHD as soon as possible is very important, as this can help doctors keep track of these patients to make sure these problems do not arise. Since it often goes undiagnosed, especially in adults, physicians should always keep in mind that there are other problems that can arise in patients that have ADHD, and they are the ones that can help prevent them from happening. Obtaining a proper psychological history from these patients can aid in diagnosing ADHD, as well as give the physician an idea about the possibility of drug seeking behaviours from these patients.
The article about MDMA is also an interesting one, as a lot of students and young adults who party, and often take “Molly” at music festivals do not realize that Molly is a very vague word. This Molly could be laced with substances such as bath salts and even FENTANYL, which has recently become a more prevalent issue.
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Post by RC Arsalan on Dec 3, 2017 22:17:52 GMT -4
Sadly, the consumption, or better to say the abuse, of Methamphetamines by student has increased drastically. In my opinion, followings are some of the most important reasons behind the gradual increase in neurostimulant drugs use/abuse, especially among students: • Clearly, the amount of material that needs to be covered by the student for each course, has been increasing gradually. Furthermore, schools have been rising their minimum admission requirements. Consequently, increased focus, decreased tiredness and increased study endurance have become some of the most important requirements for being successful at school. Hence, more and more students are turning to neurostimulant medications. • Currently, the complete ADHD testing is not covered by most insurances. This sequentially has led to two more issues: o Hence, most patient’s, especially the students, will not be able to afford $1000 for just one test o Doctors cannot say no to patients just because they can’t afford the test. Hence, they will have to prescribe the medication based on their personal judgment and that provided information by the patient
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