Methylphenidate‚ know by most as Ritalin‚ is ¨a central nervous system stimulant used in the control of hyperkinetic syndromes and narcolepsy.¨(Dictionary.com) It is part of a treatment program which controls symptoms of ADHD in adults and children. People with ADHD should not take medication like methylphenidate to treat the disorder as it is shown to give various short and long term effects during and after its use. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‚ known by its acronym of ADHD‚ is one
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` Prompt: The effect of the Methylphenidate. Purpose: To explain the people about the causes of these medicine/drug. Audience: People with alcohol problems or any type of drug addiction also the people who know persons who are addictive to these. Central idea: Methylphenidate is a very strong drug that has many effects that can take people to dead The Methylphenidate There are many types of drugs and we all know that all of them are bad.
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for the prescription drug Methylphenidate”. Methylphenidate is a generic drug produced by several companies. Generic drugs and brand name drugs are similar in their effectiveness. However generic drugs usually cost less. Dexedrine and cylert are two other types of drugs that are also used to treat ADD and ADHD. Where does Ritalin come from? Ritalin is not found in nature. It is a synthetic drug. “According to the U.S. drug Enforcement Agency Ritalin and methylphenidate are class II stimulant drugs”
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Since ADHD is a chronic disorder it cannot be cured‚ but there is medication available to help with the symptoms of ADHD. This kind of medication is not available over the counter. The main types of ADHD drugs are methylphenidates‚ one of which is Ritalin. Ritalin is classified as a psych stimulate drug. It also comes in a variety of forms: straight Ritalin‚ SR Ritalin‚ Metadate CD and ED‚ Focalin TM‚ and the strongest of them all Concerta (Nagera and Emeritus). ADHD drugs are a fast working “chill
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References: 1) Kam‚ Katherine. “Tips to Reduce ADHD Medication Side Effects.” WebMD.2013 2) Quinn‚ Patricia. “Drug Treatment of ADHD.” WebMD. 22 May.2012 3) “Ritalin (methylphenidate)” Netdoctors. 24 May. 2013
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Should Stimulant Medications be used to treat our Children? What is Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? With no cure for ADHD‚ stimulant medication should be considered for the overall management of the disruptive symptoms associated with the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental health problem in children. Children with ADHD often have problems with attention span‚ hyperactivity
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Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis has become highly controversial in recent years‚ with much of the controversy focused around the increasing use of the drug methylphenidate hydrochloride‚ an amphetamine‚ more popularly known by its trade name "Ritalin‚" as the treatment of choice (Laver-Bradbury‚ 2013). Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication‚ which is believed to act by increasing absorption by the dopamine receptors in the brain‚ which are believed to be faulty in children with ADHD
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It helps to increase activity in areas of the brain that play a role in controlling attention and behavior. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine): The approved age for this medicine is three (3) years and older. This medicine plays a similar role as methylphenidate it stimulates the parts of the brain that are responsible for controlling behavior and attention. (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry‚
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PHYSCOTROPIC DRUGS USED IN CHILDREN A report on the use of Psychotropic drugs used to control active children Lauren L. Dewar April 20‚ 2010 Introduction At eleven years of age‚ Thomas Edison was taken out of school because his teachers considered him difficult and he “could not be taught.” While in school Edison’s mind often wandered and his teacher was overheard calling him “addled.” Another labeled him as retarded. This ended his three months of official schooling. Because of this
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was a trend where doctors prescribed anti-hypertensives with the stimulant methylphenidate‚ found in the popular ADHD drug Ritalin. Unfortunately‚ this practice resulted in the death of several children. Although a medical investigation was unable to come up with evidence that the deaths were due to these drugs‚ many prominent doctors started questioning the value of treating ADHD with antihypertensives and methylphenidate‚ considering that its long-term effects and safety are poorly
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