Ritalin Abuse
Help for Ritalin Addiction & Abuse
If you or a loved one has a Ritalin abuse or addiction problem, call our confidential and free 24-hour helpline now at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869). We'll help you find the drug detox programs you need.
Ritalin is a controlled substance that is used to treat children who have an abnormally high level of activity or an attention deficit disorder. Ritalin has also been used to treat narcolepsy and it serves as a stimulant that is more potent than caffeine but less potent than amphetamines. Ritalin is generally not habit forming when it is taken as prescribed but careless Ritalin abuse can lead to a dangerous Ritalin addiction. Ritalin abuse occurs when it is taken to excess, snorted like cocaine or injected like heroin and it can create a very powerful and dangerous addiction. Since Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant that affects dopamine levels in the brain, it has similar effects to cocaine. People abusing Ritalin may experience the following:
- Nervousness
- Insomnia
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
- Headache
- Changes in heart rate and blood pressure
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss
- Psychotic episodes
- Drug dependence syndrome
Ritalin abuse can also lead to any of the following long-term effects:
- Tremors and muscle twitching
- Fevers
- Convulsions
- Irregular heart beat and respiration
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Paranoia
- Hallucinations and delusions
Ritalin Detox
Since withdrawal symptoms are generally unpleasant and uncomfortable it is recommended that patients enter a Ritalin detox program where physicians can administer medication that will manage and control their withdrawal symptoms. Patients in a Ritalin detox program will also learn healthy ways of dealing with their Ritalin abuse and how to keep themselves from becoming addicted to Ritalin again in the future. The support and professionalism provided at a high quality Ritalin detox program make it easier for a patient to overcome their addiction.
If you have a Ritalin abuse or addiction problem, please call 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869) to locate treatment programs in your area. Addiction treatment professionals are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential.
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