Kenny Vacarro Facing 4-Game Suspension

burningmetal · 11-10-2016, 09:27 PM

Why is Adderall banned, anyway? Since when is a drug used to treat hyperactivity considered a performance enhancer? For the record, I am not a fan of that drug, as it seems to turn people into zombies when they're on it. It's hardly anything that should help anyone on the field.

Kenny shouldn't be taking it if it's banned, for the sake of the team, but this is kind of dumb. And as others have already said, who knows what he actually took.

Crusader · 11-10-2016, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Why is Adderall banned, anyway? Since when is a drug used to treat hyperactivity considered a performance enhancer? For the record, I am not a fan of that drug, as it seems to turn people into zombies when they're on it. It's hardly anything that should help anyone on the field.

Kenny shouldn't be taking it if it's banned, for the sake of the team, but this is kind of dumb. And as others have already said, who knows what he actually took.

Its banned because it is calming. Has the potential to make you less nervous etc.

burningmetal · 11-11-2016, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Its banned because it is calming. Has the potential to make you less nervous etc.

I know what it does, that's why I said it's used to treat hyper activity. But more than making you calm, it just makes people sluggish. I knew some people years ago who had a child who was super hyper (imagine that) and they put her on adderall for some reason. That poor little girl looked like someone put a computer chip in her brain and programmed her to be silent. I haven't seen those people in years, and they might have thought they were helping her, but I hated seeing that.

With that in mind, I don't believe for a second that it helps you perform. He shouldn't take it if it's banned, period. We can't afford to have him suspended. And I don't think anyone should take that drug, simply because it is really not good for anyone. But it's not a steroid, and it's not cocaine. I still don't get why it's on the banned list.

The fact that Kenny (might) have knowingly taken a drug he knew was banned is of course a different subject.

dizzle88 · 11-11-2016, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Why is Adderall banned, anyway? Since when is a drug used to treat hyperactivity considered a performance enhancer? For the record, I am not a fan of that drug, as it seems to turn people into zombies when they're on it. It's hardly anything that should help anyone on the field.

Kenny shouldn't be taking it if it's banned, for the sake of the team, but this is kind of dumb. And as others have already said, who knows what he actually took.

Its been found to lower reaction time so players are more focused and can react quicker, no wonder Kenny had been making plays on the ball more often this year.

The Dude · 11-11-2016, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Why is Adderall banned, anyway? Since when is a drug used to treat hyperactivity considered a performance enhancer? For the record, I am not a fan of that drug, as it seems to turn people into zombies when they're on it. It's hardly anything that should help anyone on the field.

Kenny shouldn't be taking it if it's banned, for the sake of the team, but this is kind of dumb. And as others have already said, who knows what he actually took.

Because you need a prescription for it. It's an amphetimine. If he took them without a prescription not only is it a violation of league policy but it's also illegal. It's like meth for people without ADD especially if you crush it under a credit card or drivers licence and roll up a dollar bill and snort it.... For people with ADD it can be calming and help with focus. It will keep you inn "the zone" big time.

11-10-2016, 09:27 PM	#1
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Kenny Vacarro Facing 4-Game Suspension Why is Adderall banned, anyway? Since when is a drug used to treat hyperactivity considered a performance enhancer? For the record, I am not a fan of that drug, as it seems to turn people into zombies when they're on it. It's hardly anything that should help anyone on the field. Kenny shouldn't be taking it if it's banned, for the sake of the team, but this is kind of dumb. And as others have already said, who knows what he actually took. Rell&Gold likes this.

11-10-2016, 10:59 PM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,040	Re: Kenny Vacarro Facing 4-Game Suspension Originally Posted by burningmetal Why is Adderall banned, anyway? Since when is a drug used to treat hyperactivity considered a performance enhancer? For the record, I am not a fan of that drug, as it seems to turn people into zombies when they're on it. It's hardly anything that should help anyone on the field. Kenny shouldn't be taking it if it's banned, for the sake of the team, but this is kind of dumb. And as others have already said, who knows what he actually took. Its banned because it is calming. Has the potential to make you less nervous etc.

11-11-2016, 12:03 AM	#3
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Kenny Vacarro Facing 4-Game Suspension Originally Posted by Crusader Its banned because it is calming. Has the potential to make you less nervous etc. I know what it does, that's why I said it's used to treat hyper activity. But more than making you calm, it just makes people sluggish. I knew some people years ago who had a child who was super hyper (imagine that) and they put her on adderall for some reason. That poor little girl looked like someone put a computer chip in her brain and programmed her to be silent. I haven't seen those people in years, and they might have thought they were helping her, but I hated seeing that. With that in mind, I don't believe for a second that it helps you perform. He shouldn't take it if it's banned, period. We can't afford to have him suspended. And I don't think anyone should take that drug, simply because it is really not good for anyone. But it's not a steroid, and it's not cocaine. I still don't get why it's on the banned list. The fact that Kenny (might) have knowingly taken a drug he knew was banned is of course a different subject.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

11-11-2016, 03:55 AM	#4
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,532	Re: Kenny Vacarro Facing 4-Game Suspension Originally Posted by burningmetal Why is Adderall banned, anyway? Since when is a drug used to treat hyperactivity considered a performance enhancer? For the record, I am not a fan of that drug, as it seems to turn people into zombies when they're on it. It's hardly anything that should help anyone on the field. Kenny shouldn't be taking it if it's banned, for the sake of the team, but this is kind of dumb. And as others have already said, who knows what he actually took. Its been found to lower reaction time so players are more focused and can react quicker, no wonder Kenny had been making plays on the ball more often this year.

11-11-2016, 08:55 PM	#5
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Kenny Vacarro Facing 4-Game Suspension Originally Posted by burningmetal Why is Adderall banned, anyway? Since when is a drug used to treat hyperactivity considered a performance enhancer? For the record, I am not a fan of that drug, as it seems to turn people into zombies when they're on it. It's hardly anything that should help anyone on the field. Kenny shouldn't be taking it if it's banned, for the sake of the team, but this is kind of dumb. And as others have already said, who knows what he actually took. Because you need a prescription for it. It's an amphetimine. If he took them without a prescription not only is it a violation of league policy but it's also illegal. It's like meth for people without ADD especially if you crush it under a credit card or drivers licence and roll up a dollar bill and snort it.... For people with ADD it can be calming and help with focus. It will keep you inn "the zone" big time.
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