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RITALIN AND ADDERALL Used for the treatmen of ADHD

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Used for the treatment of ADHD. Ritalin and Adderall. 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 . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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RITALIN AND ADDERALL

Used for the treatment of ADHD

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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

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Ritalin Blocks the reuptake of dopamine and

norepinephrine Effects include: Increased attentiveness, alertness Euphoria and a sense of well being Feelings of invincibility

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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

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Street Names Ritalin

RidsSkittlesUppers

Vitamin RJif

RballKiddy CokeDiet CokeSmarties

AdderallSpeedBeans

Black BeautiesDexies

Pep PillsUppers

Christmas TreesBeanies

Double Trouble

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Adderall Adderall stimulates

the brain into producing higher amounts of Dopamine

Adderall’s effects on the brain are more gradual than Ritalin

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Abuse Taken orally or

crushed and snorted Increases alertness,

energy, attention Increased dopamine

release in higher doses, causing euphoria

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Abuse These drugs, especially Ritalin, are

often compared to cocaine when abused in high doses

They activate the same parts of the brain

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dangers of Abuse Respiratory problems (snorting) Nasal Perforation (snorting) Heart Arrhythmia Psychotic episodes Toxic shock Extreme depression Death from overdose

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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?

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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

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Prescriptions

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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