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METHYLPHENIDATE!!!! (also known as Ritalin) WHAT IS IT? C14H19NO2 Central Nervous System Stimulant WHAT DOES IT DO? Used to treat ADD (attention deficit disorder), ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder), and narcolepsy (a sleeping disorder) Helps keep you focused and (in the case of narcolepsy) awake CONTROVERSY!?! Ritalin works in a similar manner as cocaine by being a CNS stimulant! They both block a dopamine transporter protein, increasing dopamine levels! 30-50% of adolescents in drug treatment centers report abusing Ritalin. Because it is taken as a pill, it takes longer to reach the brain, however, if abused, it can still be addictive. Ritalin Cocaine SIDE EFFECTS Nervousness Increased Heart Rate Agitation Headache Anxiety Psychosis Insomnia Loss of appetite Vomiting Dizziness Palpitations