How does Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Work?How does it affect the brain?
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Ritalin ® is a potent drug that is over prescribed as a "quick fix" by practitioners who may not be fully aware of the long term side effects or the damage these potent drugs can do.
Furthermore, the use of rather subjective diagnostic tests for ADHD has resulted in extensive misdiagnosing of the condition. A recent published study showed that 8 of 9 children diagnosed with ADHD did not in fact, have True ADHD. Another report given before Congress stated a similar value of 90-95% misdiagnoses.
The street drug name for this is
Vitamin R, R
It's similar to both amphetamines and cocaine, although its effects are generally milder and less pleasurable
Ritalin's effects begin shortly after ingestion and last about three hours. At low doses, methylphenidate increases alertness and focus, while blocking hunger and fatigue. Objective effects include increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. ohhh.sounds like the making for a new diet pill.
Ritalin is the brand name for methylphenidate. Experts still aren’t sure exactly how it works. It is a stimulant. Methylphenidate affects the way a patient’s brain responds to impulses. The purpose is to help the brain be more selective in the way it filters and responds to various stimuli. Ritalin is used to treat narcolepsy, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
One a personal note:
I admit most drugs have their place in our lives.
However, I become concerned when I hear of cases where children are being over medicated. When I hear agencies such as the Children's Aid society is obtaining these drugs to medicate kids that could be treated without this drug, I have to question the motives and you should too.
If this drug must be used on a child, I would suggest getting several recommendations, finding other alternatives, support from family/friends and then come to a solution for treatment.
Of course, if the intent of the question is not for a child and more for the street value...well, I am always looking for a better diet pill. ;)
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Works two different ways: In children, its used to treat ADD/ADHD and is a downer. Its usually not prescribed for adults because it has the reverse effect; its an upper. That's why you hear about teens using it to get "high".
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