Study Shows Adderall Works Better Than Placebo In Treating ADHD A recent study published in the journal of Clinical Psychology Science has shown that Adderall is more effective than a placebo in treating ADHD. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and included over 150 children and adolescents who were diagnosed with ADHD. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or Adderall for six weeks. At the end of the study, those who had received Adderall showed significantly greater improvement in symptoms than those who had received the placebo. "This study provides further evidence that Adderall is effective in treating ADHD," said lead author Dr. Timothy Wilens. "It also underscores the importance of using medications like Adderall as part of a treatment plan that includes other therapies, such as behavioral therapy." While Adderall is an effective treatment for ADHD, it can also be habit-forming and sh...
Adder bites woman, she nearly dies The victim, who asked to remain anonymous, recounted the story of how she was nearly killed after being bitten by an adder. "It was a sunny day and I was out walking my dog when, suddenly, he ran off into some bushes. I followed him and found him with his mouth around this snake. The snake bit him and then turned on me. It was like something out of a horror movie." She said that she didn't realize she'd been bitten until it was too late. "I started feeling lightheaded and my limbs went numb. I collapsed onto the ground and started convulsing. If it hadn't been for my dog barking and alerting someone to what was happening, I would have died." Luckily, paramedics arrived in time to give her the anti-venom she needed to survive. "If I'd waited even just a few more minutes, I would have been gone," she said. "This incident has really shaken me up; I'm terrified of adders now." What you ne...