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 ID: 578440
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Ritalin and Adderall
Used for the treatment
of ADHDSlide2
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 Slide3
Ritalin
Blocks the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine
Effects include:
Increased attentiveness, alertness
Euphoria and a sense of well being
Feelings of invincibilitySlide4
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 commonSlide5
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 TroubleSlide6
Adderall
Adderall stimulates the brain into producing higher amounts of Dopamine
Adderall’s
effects on the brain are more gradual than RitalinSlide7
Abuse
Taken orally or crushed and snorted
Increases alertness, energy, attention
Increased dopamine release in higher doses, causing euphoriaSlide8
Abuse
These drugs, especially Ritalin, are often compared to cocaine when abused in high doses
They activate the same parts of the brainSlide9
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 drugsSlide10
Abuse by Women
Women commonly abuse these drugs to lose weight
Most people abusing Adderall and Ritalin lose 10 pounds or more
Increased heart rate and breathing, ultimately increasing metabolismSlide11
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 itSlide12
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 stoppedSlide13
Dangers of Abuse
Respiratory problems (snorting)Nasal Perforation (snorting)
Heart Arrhythmia
Psychotic episodes
Toxic shock
Extreme depression
Death from overdoseSlide14
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?Slide15
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/ yearSlide16Slide17
PrescriptionsSlide18
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