I am not sure if contacting you is appropriate, but I am hoping someone can provide some answers…

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Hello-
I am not sure if contacting you is appropriate, but I am hoping someone can
provide some answers. My sister is in her 20's and is currently taking
Concerta. She was never diagnosed with ADD nor with ADHD. From what i
understand her doctor has prescribed concerta along with her antidepressant
in an attempt to help with her depression. The problem is, my sister has
used cocaine in the past and I am aware that she still does use once in
awhile. Her doctor is VERY aware that she still uses occassionally as well.
How could he prescribe a stimulant knowing this?? Am I correct in thinking
that in the long run this may set her up for additional problems. What can i
do to help her? What should be done? Please any feedback would be wonderful.
I appreciate it. Take care!

                                                J     L. K.

[Fred A. Baughman Jr., MD:
I WOULD CALL WHAT THIS DOCTOR IS DOING TO YOUR SISTER HARM AND BETRAYAL,
BUT THEN, THATS WHAT EVERY PHYSICIAN IS DOING WHEN THEY PRESCRIBE ADDICTIVE,
DANGEROUS, DEADLY DRUGS FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH ILLUSORY, NON-EXISTENT,
DISEASES. FB]