February 1, 2013
Some Parkinson’s Patients Discover an Artistic Side
Some people with Parkinson’s disease discover untapped artistic abilities after their diagnosis — a phenomenon that seems to be related to their dopamine-enhancing medication…That’s all speculation, though. Experts know little about why some people on Parkinson’s drugs suddenly find creative inspiration. But it does seem to be related to the medications themselves, agreed Dr. Anhar […]
Tags: artistic abilities, depamine-enhancing medication, dopamine, Dr. Anhar Hassan, HealthDay, parkinson's disease
February 15, 2012
Minnesota high-school students taking Adderall to boost academic performance
In the same way that some athletes have taken steroids to become stronger, some Minnesota high-school students are taking unprescribed Adderall to perform better in the classroom and on exams… Medications such as Adderall and Ritalin keep neurotransmitters like dopamine or adrenaline in the brain for a longer period of time, increasing concentration, said Pete […]
Tags: Adderall, adrenaline, Division of Child Psychiatry and Psychology, dopamine, increasing concentration, neurotransmitters, Pete Jensen, Ritalin