Ritalin addiction
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RITALIN ADDICTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.    What Is Ritalin?
2.    Ritalin Intoxication
3.    Ritalin Addiction Symptoms
— What Is Ritalin?
Ritalin is a brand name for methylphenidate, the drug that is used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and narcolepsy. It 
falls in the class of central nervous system stimulants.
Ritalin mechanism of action is that it affects the chemicals in the nerves and brain and manages impulse control and hyperactivity issues.
Formats of Ritalin medicine:
Instant release - 3 to 4 hours
Sustained-release (SR) - 6 to 8 hours
Extended-release (LA) - 8 hours
The first two forms of tablets can be taken prior to a meal, with a gap of at least 30 minutes. Ritalin tablets and Ritalin SR tablets, at least 30 to 
45 minutes before a meal. Long-acting extended-release capsules should be swallowed as a whole or sprinkled on to a spoonful of food and 
taken at once.
Ritalin uses also includes relief from muscle pain and headaches. Surprisingly, it can also treat acute depression and chronic fatigue. 
Children with ADHD issues are prescribed Ritalin by their doctors However, one should note that Ritalin is classified as a Schedule II 
controlled substance owing to its habit-forming nature. In simpler words, the drug carries a high risk of addiction.
Street names for Ritalin
•    Poor man's cocaine
•    Skittles
•    Study buddies
•    Smarties
Rids
— Ritalin Intoxication
Since Ritalin is a Schedule II narcotic, it has something in common with drugs such ascocaine and morphine: stimulant effects. Although Ritalin 
is a prescription drug, its generic counterpart is for purchase Hence, there are a lot of teens who abuse the drug.
Even with proper medical dosage, the drug can show mild to severe side effects - both physical and psychological, including:
★    Anorexia
★    Weight loss
★    Heart problems
★    Rapid breathing
★    Insomnia
★    Aggression
Furthermore, it is a drug of dependence, meaning, long-term use can cause Ritalin addiction.
Also, the drug should not be taken together with certain other medications. For instance if you have Tourette's syndrome, epilepsy, 
glaucoma, high blood pressure, and other problems, then you must inform your doctor before using Ritalin.
Besides, you should take the drug in the prescribed dosage, but never more. Otherwise, your body can go into a Ritalin overdose. Similar to 
other "uppers", abusing Ritalin may cause abdominal cramps, tachycardia, tremors, fever, muscle twitching, and other symptoms. Overdose 
may sometimes lead to heart stroke, coma, and death.
— Ritalin Addiction Symptoms
While Ritalin is majorly used for kids; teens and adults abuse it to get high. Athletes, too, use it to enhance their alertness. Since it is highly 
accessible, students also use it to help them study. The side effects of Ritalin on Children may be very worse if left untreated.
The half-life of Ritalin can range between 2.5 and 7.7 hours, based on various factors like age, physique, metabolism, etc. When people 
without ADHD abuse the drug for a prolonged period, they may see increased energy levels.
In addition, you see severe side effects of Ritalin abuse long term like:
★    Confusion
★    Irritability
★    Hypersensitivity
★    Visual hallucinations
★    Loss of appetite
★    Panic attacks
Taking Ritalin and alcohol together can increase the risk of alcohol poisoning. Ritalin improves alertness and keeps you awake
for a longer time, while alcohol can throw you off-balance and impair your judgment. While Ritalin is a CNS stimulant, alcohol is a CNS 
depressant. However, the side effects of Ritalin and Adderall of each do not cancel those of the other. Hence, you may experience Ritalin 
withdrawal or Ritalin abuse side effects.
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