Methylphenidate

the half life of methylphenidate is around 2-7 hours, and the onset is usually an hour

other

effects

it is an appetite surpressant, if you take this at a young age you will be likely skinny most of your life, its better to start taking it at a young age consistantly becuase when you are older starting meds can cause trauma

+ abuse of this drugs is extremely low compared to adderall

effects

focused and calm

this medication does not cause a euphoria but in high doses can cause psychosis. it helps a person focus a few hours after taking it, for 8 hours.

+ rapid heart beat delerium, psychosis,

use

it is used to treat adhd

ADHD and narcolepsy, it is a cns stimulant

+ dopamine is a neurotransmitter that give you feeling of reward

Brain

it acts by raising dopamine

the reason children might be having problems focusing or being impulsive is a side effect of lower dopamine levels

+ tapering down

side effects

ceasing use

stopping usage of this should be known by a doctor becuase withdrawal and agitation can happen even though it is non addictive it is unsafe to cease use.

+ADHD is chronic, but it can be treated and helped but not cured

Adhd

is an attention disorder

adhd affects many children around the world and over 3 million cases per year in the US

Methylphenidate /Ritalin