Ritalin therapy questions and vitamin B6 safety
A reader asks about standard Ritalin dosing for a child with ADD and whether weekend use is common. The doctor says patterns vary but weekend breaks can occur. close monitoring for weight and blood pressure is advised. The column also notes that while vitamin B6 is essential, excessive doses can be dangerous and may negate certain Parkinson’s treatments.
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Hypochondriac Wife Seeks Help For Repeated Illness Claims
Advice suggests three possible motives behind her complaints a physical hurt fear of attention or need for stimulation. It recommends involving her in a wellness program and changing routines to shift focus away from illness while using firm language like tough love to set boundaries. The guidance emphasizes pressuring both partners to respond effectively and not attempting reassurance.
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Gueror
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Campus Free College Degrees off campus options urged
Marcie son, director of Thorson Guides, promotes regionally accredited degrees from major state universities via contract study, correspondence, internships, exams, audiocassettes, videotapes, telecourses and computer programs. A free lecture is available on request. The Parrot Told Alice details wildlife conservation themes. The Negativity Trap offers a four step plan to manage negativity and pursue success.
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Sensitive lover seeks advice on intimacy and change
Dear Abby responses address sexual inhibition, relationship dynamics, and the possibility of improving intimacy. A Minneapolis reader asks about pursuing more kissing and caressing with a sensitive partner who dislikes foreplay. Guidance suggests willingness to change and options like books and a sex therapist, with physician referrals.
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Gullig
Minneapolis
India
Calif
Josephine Wilson
Hear Center
Pasadena
Should unwed mom be queen in high school pageant
A high school homecoming vote for an unwed mother as queen sparked protests, parent threats, and a legal threat to the district while the principal overruled the election. The exchange notes if eligibility justifies denying the honor and urges pre-election action.
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Etudante
Allison
Birmingham
Aia
Women lead as protectors of Mother Nature in poll
Washington AP report summarizes a May 1996 survey showing women more pro environment and in favor of stricter air and policy measures than men. The study, funded by ski resorts and foundations, notes 23 to 14 percent gender gaps on regulation too far.
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National Environmental Education and Training Foundation
Washington D.C
Kevin Coyle
The
Foundation
Coyle
American Rivers
Phillips Petroleum
Times Mirror
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