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Adderall has unwitting NFL players testing positive for a banned substance
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The solution: A prescription from his doctor for Adderall, an amphetamine used to treat attention deficit disorders that he says he had never taken before. On Saturday, March 24, Sash said, he took two pills. The next morning, before … A person who … Read more on The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Adderall: NFL's new, trendy PED
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The prescription drug that can sharpen focus and hone impulse control has become popular in NFL circles — at least seven players have received suspensions from the league office this season related to Adderall use. And it appears some NFL players may … Read more on FOXSports.com
Doctor Linked to Holy Name Facing Drug Charges
Filed under:amphetamine drug abuse
Methylphenidate and amphetamine are used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Licensed to practice medicine in both New York and New Jersey, Benigno is accused of picking the drugs up at … Read more on Patch.com
Promising new treatment for cocaine addiction adds stimulant drugs
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The experimental treatment regime used a mix of topiramate — an anti-seizure drug that has shown promise in breaking dependence on nicotine and alcohol — and stimulant drugs — amphetamines — which, in addition to being widely abused, are used to … Read more on Los Angeles Times