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Methylphenidate!!!!. (also known as Ritalin ). C 14 H 19 NO 2 Central Nervous System Stimulant. What is it?. Used to treat ADD (attention deficit disorder), ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder), and narcolepsy (a sleeping disorder)
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Methylphenidate!!!! (also known as Ritalin)
C14H19NO2 • Central Nervous System Stimulant What is it?
Used to treat ADD (attention deficit disorder), ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder), and narcolepsy (a sleeping disorder) • Helps keep you focused and (in the case of narcolepsy) awake What does it do?
Ritalin works in a similar manner as cocaine by being a CNS stimulant! They both block a dopamine transporter protein, increasing dopamine levels! • 30-50% of adolescents in drug treatment centers report abusing Ritalin. • Because it is taken as a pill, it takes longer to reach the brain, however, if abused, it can still be addictive. Ritalin Cocaine Controversy!?!
Nervousness • Agitation • Anxiety • Insomnia • Loss of appetite • Vomiting • Dizziness • Palpitations • Increased Heart Rate • Headache • Psychosis Side effects