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RITALIN |
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Ritalin acts as a stimulant for teens and adults, while it is routinely prescribed as a depressant for children. |
| Classification: | Stimulant; Schedule II |
| Physical Dependence: | Possible |
| Psychological Dependence: | High |
| Duration: | 2-4 Hours |
| Usual Method: | Oral; Injected; Snorted |
| Possible Effects: | Increased alertness; Excitation; Euphoria; Increased pulse rate & blood pressure; Insomnia; Loss of appetite |
| Effects of Overdose: | Agitation; Increased body temperature; Hallucinations; Convulsions; Possible death |
| Withdrawal Syndrome: | Apathy; Long periods of sleep; Irritability; Depression; Disorientation |
| Paraphernalia, Packaging: | Mirrors; Needles; Spoons; Cotton balls; Straws (tube-like instruments0: Sandwich baggies; Cigarette cellophane |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Dry mouth and nose; Bad breath; Frequent lip licking; Excessive activity; Difficulty sitting still; Lack of interest in food or sleep; Irritability; Argumentative nature; Nervousness; Talkative, but conversation often lacks continuity; Changes subjects rapidly; Runny nose, cold or chronic sinus/nasal problems; Nosebleeds |
