The Effects of Ritalin Misuse

The Effects of XRITALIN... MISUSE Over 2.5 million children in the U.S. have been prescribed Ritalin to treat ADHD Approximately 16% of children with a Ritalin prescription are asked to sell or share their medication While many students misuse Ritalin to improve their grades, studies have found that Ritalin abusers have lower grades than non-users Ritalin use can lead to: Insomnia Anorexia High Blood Pressure Weight Loss Ritalin overdose could cause: Stroke or other heart problems Results from Ritalin Abuse can include: Psychotic or Violent Hallucinations Suicidal Thoughts Behavior These mental side effects have been reported to be similar to those experienced by cocaine abusers Children and teens who experience "sudden unexplained death" are 7.4 times as likely to be using Ritalin or other stimulants MIRAMAR GETTING WELL STAYING WELL http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/stimulant-adhd-medications-methylphenidate-amphetamines http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/ritalin.html http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC181133/ http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/story?id=7829005&page=1 eX