Ritalin – Considered Legalized Study Cocaine By Many

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Ritalin (the brand name for methylphenidate) is widely known and used as a treatment for ADHD in children.

For many years, Ritalin was seen as relatively harmless until abuse of the drug started appearing in schools and colleges about a decade ago.
In 2002 the effects of Ritalin abuse made the news when three students at Antelope Valley High School, near Los Angeles, were hospitalized because of overdosing from the drug. Ten other students were also treated after becoming groggy or incoherent.

Today, many illicit drug users are getting their hands on Ritalin pills and using them along with drugs such as heroin and methamphetamines. The Drug Enforcement Administration lists Ritalin in the top ten of prescription drugs that are stolen today.…

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