Ritalin

WHAT IS IT?

• Methylphenidate
• Prescription drug for ADD treatment
• Abused by teens for stimulant effects

HOW IS IT USED?

• It is taken in the form of a pill.

STREET NAMES

• Diet Coke
• Kiddie Cocaine
• Vitamin R
• Skittles
• Smarties

SHORT TERM EFFECTS

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Hallucinations
• Panic
• Convulsions

LONG TERM EFFECTS

• Liver, Kidney, and Lung Damage
• Malnutrition
• Weight loss
• Permanent damage to blood vessels
• Depression

LEGAL USES

• It is prescription drug.
• It is a treatment for ADD.

STATISTICS

• 1990-2000: 186 deaths
• "Most stolen medication" list since 1995

QUOTES

• "I would stay up for days in a row." -Andrea
• "The symptoms of almost an overdose kick in." -Jake

SOURCES

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O-Y5akvo1oL
• drugfreeworld.org
• 2.bp.blogspot.com
• britannica.com
• rnw.nl