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Brandon spikes suspended for ADHD medicine

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  1. hookey91 hookey91 is offline

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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 6:58pm)

    http://www.csnne.com/12/11/10/Spikes...18&feedID=3946
    By Tom E. Curran
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    Amphetamines in a medicine designed to combat attention deficit disorder caused rookie linebacker Brandon Spikes took to test positive for performance enhancers, a source confirmed Saturday.
    Spikes, suspended Friday by the NFL for the remainder of the regular season, said in a statement Friday, "The substance was a medication that I should have gotten clarification on before taking. It was not a performance enhancer or an illegal drug. The integrity of the game is very important to me. I understand the league’s ruling and apologize to my teammates, the fans and the Patriots organization for this mistake."

    Adderall, a common drug used in the treatment of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), contains amphetamines which are listed as a performance enhancer by the NFL.

    It's not known whether Spikes was taking Adderall specifically or a similar medication.
    Edited By: hookey91 Dec 11th, 2010 at 06:59 PM
  2. R_U_Nuts R_U_Nuts is offline

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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:04pm) in reply to hookey91

    We'll that kinda sucks for him. He should have chcked it out first but I would think a ADHD medication could be allowed.
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:06pm) in reply to R_U_Nuts

    If it contains banned substances it wouldn't make much sense to allow it.
    Edited By: timthegem Dec 11th, 2010 at 07:06 PM
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:09pm) in reply to timthegem

    Aren't there a lot of masking agents that they make look like normal everyday meds? I'm not saying he's cheating or deserves the suspension but I'm sure the NFL was just playing it safe.
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:10pm) in reply to SirLiesAlot

    yeah, speed won't help any athlete perform, don't see the problem here.
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:31pm) in reply to EyeKnows

    welp.....go bears
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:36pm) in reply to Audiopulse

    Now they got an excuse when Da Bears roll them 31-17.

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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:52pm) in reply to JayAces

    This sucks but the Pats are still taking this one.
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:54pm) in reply to JayAces

    MLB makes an exception for ADHD drugs with prior approval but I don't think the NFL does.

    I believe last number I heard was something like MLB had 130+ players were granted the exception last year.

    Sorry it was 105 players
    Edited By: chs3rd Dec 11th, 2010 at 07:55 PM
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:56pm) in reply to chs3rd

    Hi, I'm a professional athlete. I'm gonna take something without getting it approved by the team medical staff first. Deserved.
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:58pm) in reply to chs3rd

     
    Originally Posted by chs3rd View Post

    MLB makes an exception for ADHD drugs with prior approval but I don't think the NFL does.

    I believe last number I heard was something like MLB had 130+ players were granted the exception last year.

    Sorry it was 105 players

    That is a ridic huge number. Are you kidding me? Over 100 grown men in MLB just happen to need this drug. I bet the ratio of % users nationwide vs. % in MLB is way off.
    Edited By: xxbossmanxx Dec 11th, 2010 at 08:00 PM
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 8:07pm) in reply to xxbossmanxx

     
    Originally Posted by xxbossmanxx View Post

    That is a ridic huge number. Are you kidding me? Over 100 grown men in MLB just happen to need this drug. I bet the ratio of % users nationwide vs. % in MLB is way off.

    Exactly which is why there shouldn't be exceptions.

    Look how many Californians suddenly developed glaucoma when medical pot became available.

    People will always game the system
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 9:28pm) in reply to chs3rd

    Adderall is like candy for college students.
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 9:32pm) in reply to JoeSexAppeal

    You have to get a waiver for Adderall, after being diagnosed by a doctor. I forger the exact percentages, but iirc MLBers are diagnosed with ADHD at like 5 X the rate of the general population. There is obv some edge that players try to exploit.

    Patriots gonna Belichick, I guess.
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 9:35pm) in reply to JoeSexAppeal

     
    Originally Posted by JoeSexAppeal View Post

    Adderall is like candy for college students.

    and poker players. IT even tastes good!!
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 10:30pm) in reply to AMARTIN1181

    Sorry for ignorance but is Spikes a significant player on Pats? Starter or role player? Seem like they have always plugged in gaps fine
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 10:52pm) in reply to LostProphets

    he's a solid rookie player but 4 games for that is kind of redic... OBv not something to enhance his game
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 11:28pm) in reply to LostProphets

     
    Originally Posted by LostProphets View Post

    Sorry for ignorance but is Spikes a significant player on Pats? Starter or role player? Seem like they have always plugged in gaps fine

    I think he starts at LB, but he's definitely replaceable.

    He had one of the picks of Sanchez last week.
    Edited By: JRoth15 Dec 11th, 2010 at 11:28 PM
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 11:32pm) in reply to JRoth15

     
    Originally Posted by JRoth15 View Post


    He had one of the picks of Sanchez last week.

    so did fenway, jay, and i even think tmac snagged one
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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 11:39pm) in reply to LostProphets

     
    Originally Posted by LostProphets View Post

    Sorry for ignorance but is Spikes a significant player on Pats? Starter or role player? Seem like they have always plugged in gaps fine

    Gary Guyton played inside linebacker all last year for the Pats next to Mayo so he will have to do. I can't help but be nervous after Baltimore's Ray Rice broke off 159 yards in the playoffs last year running at Guyton. Dane Fletcher (undrafted free agent ) will probably get some time as well.I think 4 games is extreme and will have an impact on the Pats 1st and 2nd down run defense.
    Edited By: TRMGM Dec 11th, 2010 at 11:40 PM
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    Dec 12th, 2010 (12/12/2010 12:46am) in reply to TRMGM

    the real question is did he crush it up and snort it b4 games or take it normally.
     
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    Dec 12th, 2010 (12/12/2010 12:48am) in reply to ntanygd760

    spikes is the 2nd leading tackler on the pats D.

    their D was already mayo vs 11. this isnt helping anything
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    Dec 12th, 2010 (12/12/2010 12:53am) in reply to Pghfan987

     
    Originally Posted by Pghfan987 View Post

    You have to get a waiver for Adderall, after being diagnosed by a doctor. I forger the exact percentages, but iirc MLBers are diagnosed with ADHD at like 5 X the rate of the general population. There is obv some edge that players try to exploit.

    Patriots gonna Belichick, I guess.


    edge: less fatigue.
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