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Best friend concerned about woman’s Adderall prescription

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DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend recently started taking Adderall to treat her ADHD. I’m very concerned for her. In the first month of her taking the medication, her weight has dropped drastically, and she is frequently agitated.

DID YOU KNOW?

A day spent in the great outdoors can expose people to unparalleled beauty and offer the ability to view wildlife not readily encountered elsewhere.

Part 2 Depression

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Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series on adolescents and depression.

Woman obsessed with meeting reader’s celebrity friends

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to a private high school that a lot of celebrity children attended. As an adult, I’ve stayed in contact with many of them and watched them turn into celebrities in their own right.

Pop Up a Sweet, Kid-Friendly Treat

The next time your kids are begging for an indulgent snack after finishing chores or dessert following dinner, call them to the kitchen for a quick, delicious lesson. Teaching children to cook helps them get more comfortable with an important life skill while encouraging independence – all while having a little fun.

Senior employee taking credit for the work he didn’t do

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DEAR HARRIETTE: An older employee is getting credit for my work. He and I are both regularly required to do extensive research for interview subjects, but his research is never up to par. This employee has seniority over me, so I’m afraid to speak up about what’s going on.

Exterior home upgrades that deliver a return on investment

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Want to make some serious exterior home upgrades that improve your safety and comfort, add beauty to your home and deliver a return on your investment? Here are five projects that do just that:

Tradition Continues

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A Ruston tradition continues to be a staple of the Louisiana Peach Festival in June. Raegan McCulloch, Queen Dixie Gem Peach 2021 and Esther Allen, Princess Peach 2021, have done a fantastic job this year and pageant organizers are thankful for their year of service.

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BIRTHDAYS

Folly Beach Boys gave good vibrations years ago

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I’ve just finished watching the terrific documentary “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road,” an intimate journey through the career of the brilliant yet tormented genius behind the Beach Boys.