Comments on: Mike Neal questions why NFL suspended him for using Adderall

By: patsaintsbroncoscheat

patsaintsbroncoscheat — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:02:50 +0000

dobberdubinsky says: Jun 5, 2012 8:29 PM

Sounds a lot like the Williams Wall situation, the players ultimately have to be responsible to know what your allowed to put in your body and what your not……..he should be suspended.
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Big difference between fat pills and ADHD pills. The Williams wall needed fat pills to be effective pass rushers. Neal doesn’t need it to increase his performance. Anyone who thinks ADHD is not real has not been around kids. They all need to be medicated before I can stand them.

By: dwhitehurst

dwhitehurst — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:38:14 +0000

You would think that if it were doctor prescribed for a learning disability and/or ADD/ADHD, the NFL would accept it as long as it was shared with them by the player. For sure, amphetamines like “can” be performance enhancing, but that all depends on the person and the dosage amount. As long as the player has a legitimate disorder, I would think the NFL should work with the player.

By: axespray

axespray — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:27:42 +0000

pleazenufalready says:Jun 6, 2012 7:45 AM
“Before you label people as steriod takers, get your facts straight! Neither of the Williams had enough of the diuretic in their system to be used as a mask for steriods. Though,I wouldn’t expect a packer fan to care about a minor thing like checking the facts first.”

totally nothing fishy about two all pro players using the starcaps and becoming mediocore players afterwards.

By: aljack88

aljack88 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:45:34 +0000

mattjay0101 says:
Jun 5, 2012 9:48 PM
I was prescribed Adderall few years ago to combat a problem with ADHD.

The reason this stuff is on the banned list is because its super addictive and has a wide range of side effects, some effect could be very dangerous to an athlete.

I stopped using it after I gradually over lost 20lbs and began having boner problems, not to mention chronic armpit sweat and trouble sleeping …….bottomline is that its nasty stuff.
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I’ve been prescribed adderall for the past 20+ years to help combat the effects of MS, along with some other medications. I have never had any of your side effects. I have heard of some cases where people may have trouble sleeping, but those few were when they first started taking it or they were having other issues.

Like most things we ingest, if you take more than you should, it can lead to some problems. Drink 20-30 cups of coffee each day and see where that leads you.

By: CKL

CKL — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:55:22 +0000

Hmmm…all these guys had scrips and got it overturned. Spikes was suspended for the same reason and didn’t appeal. As a Pats fan, I gotta wonder what’s up with that. Maybe BB told him not to appeal, or maybe the suspension was legit.

By: tlaw21

tlaw21 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:54:02 +0000

johanneschimpo says:Jun 5, 2012 9:35 PM

skoobyfl says: Jun 5, 2012 8:19 PM

Why would someone getting help be denied a job?
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Who has ever been helped by Adderall???

ADD and ADHD are made-up.
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Typical response from somebody that’s never been affected by this disease.

By: rpiotr01

rpiotr01 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:49:00 +0000

The league doesn’t see shades of grey. They have rules and you’re supposed to follow them. In return, you get to play the game you love, make excellent money, with the possibility of making millions and achieving fame beyond your wildest dreams.

Should the league be more lenient and understanding? IMO, yes. But that’s not the way it is.

By: 2ndaryinsanity

2ndaryinsanity — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:13:06 +0000

It’s pretty simple, big guy…you didn’t follow the rules.

By: pleazenufalready

pleazenufalready — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:45:29 +0000

uwsptke says: Jun 5, 2012 10:30 PM

dobberdubinsky says:
Jun 5, 2012 8:29 PM
Sounds a lot like the Williams Wall situation, the players ultimately have to be responsible to know what your allowed to put in your body and what your not……..he should be suspended.

Yes, it’s exactly like the Williams Wall situation. Except they were taking a banned diuretic to mask their steroid use whereas Neal was taking a prescription drug for a diagnosed attention deficit disorder.

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Before you label people as steriod takers, get your facts straight! Neither of the Williams had enough of the diuretic in their system to be used as a mask for steriods. Though,I wouldn’t expect a packer fan to care about a minor thing like checking the facts first.

By: jimyritz

jimyritz — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:03:19 +0000

Haven’t these guys learned anything. Tell the League the first and then take the medication.

Don’t assume anything…

By: redwingfan1234

redwingfan1234 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:59:08 +0000

Adderall gives most people incredible levels of concentration AND increased physical abilities at the expense of being in a permanent hazy, ‘everything’s ok’ cloud. And it is INCREDIBLY hard to kick once you’ve been on it for long enough. I had the misfortune of taking it for 8 years (middle school through part of college) and lost a solid six months of my life readjusting to the world without it. Not everything that’s prescribed by a doctor is ok to take. I’d highly recommend that all of the sheep that mass thumbs-downed many of the above comments do some of their own research.

By: phillyahole

phillyahole — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:43:05 +0000

Increased focus, strength, fat loss, stick to the script dude.

By: matthewcarlson1

matthewcarlson1 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:45:30 +0000

If he has a prescription theres no problem here. For people who don’t need it, Adderall is a huge help in anything you do. He would have more energy and be able to think more clearly.

By: wheezerswin

wheezerswin — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:09:38 +0000

It’s all irrelevant. Every year he misses time due to some stupid injury. The last one was a bruised vagina. Out for the year. Neal=bust

By: coolzog

coolzog — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:48:05 +0000

Sorry the link on the last comment isn’t working, here is the product monograph for anyone who may be interested:

http://webprod3.hc-sc.gc.ca/dpd-bdpp/info.do?lang=eng&code=73178

By: coolzog

coolzog — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:40:10 +0000

“Adderall was outlawed in Canada for use in children. It is a combination of three different amphetamines. So I see why it could trigger a test. Nasty stuff, switch meds.”

Considering it’s still on the Canadian market, you have no idea what you’re talking about: http://webprod3.hc-sc.gc.ca/dpd-bdpp/dispatch-repartition.do?lang=eng

And to the people who are saying it’s similar to methamphetamine, you have no idea what you’re talking about. That’s like saying Immodium or even codeine (loperamide) is “similar” to heroin just because they’re structurally similar and act on some of the same receptors. Methamphetamine is hundreds to thousands of times more addictive. Learn some pharmacology/pharmacokinetics before pretending to be an expert.

That being said, it would improve your performance more than StarCaps (with bumetanide) would…

By: noahbird

noahbird — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:35:00 +0000

Adderrall gives you energy, suppresses appetite, and generally makes you focus, so my simpleton opinion says it is performance enhancing.

By: hyzers

hyzers — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:55:52 +0000

Funny thing my college trainer pointed out a couple years ago when I played…

The athletes at my school were prescribed ADD/ADHD medicine at twice the rate as the regular population. lol and I sure as hell never forgot my assignments!

By: devrick

devrick — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:55:37 +0000

Okay, if you’re an NFL player and the drug you’re prescribed is on the banned substances list, don’t take it. Ask your doctor for an alternative. If there’s no alternative, talk to somebody in the league office, and see what you have to do to get an exemption so you can take the medication that you need.

That doesn’t sound very hard to understand. I feel for this guy, because I know the stigma attached to these sorts of medications, but really. You’re a professional athlete. Your livelihood depends on you not putting banned substances into your body. Just do your homework and follow the process.

By: aljack88

aljack88 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:58:19 +0000

souldogdave says:
Jun 5, 2012 8:21 PM
Adderall was outlawed in Canada for use in children. It is a combination of three different amphetamines. So I see why it could trigger a test. Nasty stuff, switch meds.
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wee bit of a difference between a child and a 300 lb adult football player. Taken in prescribed 10mg doses, there’s nothing “nasty” to it.

Amazing the comments that come from people who have no idea; just like when the Andre Brown news came out.

By: profootballwalk

profootballwalk — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:51:08 +0000

Ignorance is no excuse – it’s a legal principle. Players know there is a list of banned substances. It is there responsibility to know whether ANY drug is on the list or not.

By: polishkingski

polishkingski — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:48:43 +0000

c`mon man lets not be naive, adderall is some straight up kick ass speed. can it help you at this level? i say yes. god knows i have done some very strange things while using. the previous poster was correct, its kinda like cocaine but lasts longer.

By: rgledz

rgledz — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:33:28 +0000

He figures that he’s a Packer and he should be able to get away with things that other teams can’t. Like selling “stock” to improve the stadium or doing the Lambeau Leap while other teams get penalized for “pre planned celebrations”. Cut him some slack NFL!

By: uwsptke

uwsptke — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:30:05 +0000

dobberdubinsky says:
Jun 5, 2012 8:29 PM
Sounds a lot like the Williams Wall situation, the players ultimately have to be responsible to know what your allowed to put in your body and what your not……..he should be suspended.

By: sonnyboychris

sonnyboychris — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:28:18 +0000

The level of ignorance in the comments section never ceases to amaze. Morons.

By: censoredpost

censoredpost — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:23:49 +0000

My 9 yr old son is on adderall for ADHD. The only effect he will get from it is enhanced concentration. A “normal” person taking it would get a benefit. But considering his starting point he is being brought to a “normal” state of clarity and concentration. It overloads an already full steaming ahead system so you can slow down enough to think. It does have the effect of causing loss of appetite, but I doubt that helps him much.

By: lunarpie

lunarpie — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:22:27 +0000

I’m on adderall and it has changed my life in positive ways. It is a performance enhancing drug though! It is federally controlled and its composition is very similar to its evil cousin methamphetamine. Doctors even tell patients how it is a major cause of heart failure/disease. This guy doesn’t need this medication. He’s a football player and the effects of adderall on his heart could lead to a tragedy on the field. I totally agree with the suspension. Besides, what does it take to get a prescription for adderall. A simple doctors visit will!

By: minnysoda

minnysoda — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:16:45 +0000

thegreatgabbert says:
Jun 5, 2012 8:41 PM
Adderall is on the banned substance list, but these guys just don’t pay attention.

Can’t you morons read the article The NFL has already lifted a ban for the use of this drug.

Giants running back Andre Brown said last week that his own four-game suspension for using Adderall was lifted on appeal.

By: minnysoda

minnysoda — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:13:30 +0000

paulycoasters says:
Jun 5, 2012 8:35 PM
Becaus were/are using it without a prescription, that’s why.

Dear Mr. Dumas
He does have a prescription He didn’t follow the procedures that the NFL requires for using the drug that’s why he is appealing

By: mattjay0101

mattjay0101 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:48:29 +0000

I was prescribed Adderall few years ago to combat a problem with ADHD.

The reason this stuff is on the banned list is because its super addictive and has a wide range of side effects, some effect could be very dangerous to an athlete.

I stopped using it after I gradually over lost 20lbs and began having boner problems, not to mention chronic armpit sweat and trouble sleeping …….bottomline is that its nasty stuff.