| Jan Drew 2006-10-16, 2:31 am |
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"Jeff" <jeff@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Jan Drew" <jdrew1374@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Many sodas also contain caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant. For many people
> with ADHD, caffeine decreases the symptoms. In fact, some people in the
> military who have ADHD drink caffeinated beverages for this very reason.
> So the kids with ADHD may just be self-medicating.
The American and modern age way. To self medicate.
> http://jad.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/4/1/27
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> In addition, the sugar in soda may cause the release of opioids in the
> brain. So teens who are having psychological issues may be using soda to
> help sooth their feelings.
That's another American and modern age thinking concept. Do whatever feels
good.
Comes directly from the parents. Btw, way they are doing same.
> http://www.saber.ula.ve/db/ssaber/E...ntermittent.pdf
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> So, while an "association" was found between hyperactivity and
> sugar-containing drinks, it is impossible to say if kids who are
> hyperactive drink more sugar-containing drinks because they have ADHD or
> kids have ADHD because they drink sugar-containing drinks.
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> Jeff
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Have a soda, there--notkidsdoc.
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