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RITALIN AND ADDERALL
Used for the treatment of ADHD
Ritalin Generic name: Methylphenidate Prescribed for the treatment of ADHD
and Narcolepsy Stimulant
Ritalin allows those with ADHD to concentrate and focus better
Ritalin allows those with Narcolepsy to stay awake
Ritalin
Blocks the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine
Effects include: Increased attentiveness, alertness Euphoria and a sense of well being Feelings of invincibility
Adderall
Generic name: Amphetamine
Prescribed for the treatment of ADHD and Narcolepsy
Adderall gives the same effects as Ritalin, but feelings of invincibility are much less common
Street Names
Ritalin
Rids
Skittles
Uppers
Vitamin R
Jif
Rball
Kiddy Coke
Diet Coke
Smarties
Adderall
Speed
Beans
Black Beauties
Dexies
Pep Pills
Uppers
Christmas Trees
Beanies
Double Trouble
Adderall
Adderall stimulates the brain into producing higher amounts of Dopamine
Adderall’s effects on the brain are more gradual than Ritalin
Abuse Taken orally or
crushed and snorted Increases alertness,
energy, attention Increased dopamine
release in higher doses, causing euphoria
Abuse These drugs, especially Ritalin, are
often compared to cocaine when abused in high doses
They activate the same parts of the brain
Abuse by College Students
A concerning epidemic is the use of Adderall and Ritalin by college students
Students use the drug to stay up late and study and for increased concentration on their tests, they believe they accomplish more on these drugs
Abuse by Women
Women commonly abuse these drugs to lose weight
Most people abusing Adderall and Ritalin lose 10 pounds or moreIncreased heart rate and breathing,
ultimately increasing metabolism
How do abusers get these drugs? Those who have ADHD may get a
prescription and sell it $5-$10 per pill It is easy to fake ADHD because there is
no medical test to prove it Some adults take their children’s
prescription and use it or sell it
Side Effects High BP, rapid heart rate Shortness of breath Insomnia Headache Loss of appetite- weight loss Anxiety Confusion Delusions / hallucinations Anger / hostility Withdrawal when stopped
Dangers of Abuse
Respiratory problems (snorting) Nasal Perforation (snorting) Heart Arrhythmia Psychotic episodes Toxic shock Extreme depression Death from overdose
Diagnoses of ADHD on the rise
Diagnosis of ADHD in children has increased by 22% from 2003-2007
Each year since 1997, ADHD diagnoses have increased by 3%
Is this due to increased education of ADHD? Or are we simply over diagnosing active children?
Production of Meds
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Production:
1990 2000
1768 kg/ year 14,957 kg/ year
Amphetamine (Adderall) Production:
1990 2000
417 kg/ year 9,007 kg/ year
Prescriptions
Ways to Prevent Abuse
Doctor’s need to rule out causation of behaviors before diagnosing ADHD
Alternative remedies for ADHD should be done before prescription is given
Doctors should know patients well enough before giving prescriptions