Methylphenidate, sold under various trade names, Ritalin being one of the most commonly known, is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the phenethylamine and piperidine classes that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. The original patent was owned by CIBA, now Novartis Corporation.
John Wayne (born Marion Robert Morrison), nicknamed Duke, was a legendary Hollywood actor who played a key role in establishing and popularizing the western genre in American cinema. He started working in films as a scenery mover to put himself through college.
This article was originally published in Coping with Cancer magazine, March/April 2003. Shelley Morrison plays the sardonic housekeeper, Rosario, on NBCâs Emmy Award-winning sitcom, Will & Grace, who is the only character who can equal the acid tongue of her employer, Karen. But despite this seemingly volatile relationship, they are friends.