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RITALIN
Hailed as a wonder drug for the treatment of hyperactive children, Ritalin has also come under increased scrutiny from health professionals who are worried it is being overprescribed. New research suggests the drug may cause long-lasting changes in brain-cell structure and function similar to those seen with cocaine use. "Ritalin does appear to be safe when used properly," conclude researchers, "but it is still important to ask what it is doing in the brain."
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