Ritalin Abuse Stories
Ritalin (Methylphenidate) belongs to the group of medicines called central
Ritalin works by increasing attention and decreasing restlessness in children who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long, or are easily distracted, and are emotionally unstable.
Ritalin also is used as part of a total treatment program that includes social, educational, and psychological treatment.
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News Story: Pediatric Ritalin may Affect Young Brains
When we give our children with ADHD Ritalin, we can see the changes in them. They may be able to sit still. They may be able to concentrate... Read more »
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Sexual Abuse: A Survivor's...
My palms are sweating, my heart is beginning to pound, and I am already near tears. I have just written my first sentence and I am... Read more »
Domestic Abuse, a Man's Perspective
You know, when Lene asked me to write a share post about Domestic Abuse.... I was a bit taken back. I wondered what would this have to do... Read more »
The Lasting Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Along with the rest of the country, I have watched, with absolute horror, the unfolding events at Penn State University over this past... Read more »
The Cruel Double Whammy: Bipolar and Alcohol or Drug Abuse
Bipolar may be one of the worst illnesses on the planet, but I would not be writing this and you would not be reading this if we did not... Read more »
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Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR...
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
Study: Friends and family contribute to Ritalin abuse
A new study by the University of Maryland Center for Substance Abuse Research shows that 48 percent of people who abuse Ritalin steal or buy the... Read more »
Emergency rooms report less abuse of slow-release Ritalin
A new study suggests that one-a-day Ritalin may be less likely to be abused than other attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder meds. Researchers... Read more »
Doctor: Exam week increases Ritalin abuse in college students
College students are increasingly taking Ritalin to help them stay awake to study during final exam week, according to drug abuse experts. Ritalin is... Read more »
Clinical trial: Ritalin for ADHD and substance abuse disorder
This study will compare Ritalin versus placebo in treating teenagers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and a substance use disorder.... Read more »
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