Office of Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education
Marijuana and Ritalin
Marijuana
The Web has hundreds of sites devoted to marijuana, some pro, some con. If 'marijuana' is typed into a search engine, most of the sites which come up are pro, either use or legalization. For information about possible negative effects of marijuana please contact research institutions, universities, and government agencies. Some of those sites are listed on the previous page. One additional site which touts itself as a source for balanced information is cheeo.com
Ritalin
The use of Ritalin has become rather controversial in the past few
years, with opponents arguing that the drug is over-prescribed, even
risky, while proponents argue just as strongly of its benefits,
especially for young children with Attention Deficit Disorder. Both
views have legitimacy. When investigating this and all drugs, please
check with a number of web sites. Typing 'Ritalin' on a Search will
provide a considerable number of addresses, some of questionable
accuracy and others being well-researched.
Snorting Ritalin or taking it unprescribed involves risk, including
infection due to the lack of sterility, the possibility of pieces
becoming lodged in nasal passages, arrest, overdose, and, of course,
addiction. Even though Ritalin is considered by some to be a mild
stimulant, when taken in a dose which exceeds the standard, the use of
this or any prescribed drug becomes dangerous.
For specific questions about Ritalin, please contact the Health Center
in Whisler or the Office of Alcohol & Drug Education in 105 Doane.