Advertisement
Written by the OrganizedWisdom Team with as the reviewer. All original content is supervised by the The OrganizedWisdom Medical Review Team
ahealthyme.com
1 of 0
Used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these medications are all drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Ritalin (methylphenidate) has long been the leading treatment for ADHD. The drug helps people stay alert and focus on complex tasks, and is also considered to have a calming effect on hyperactive children. (It has also been used to treat narcolepsy.) But when taken by people without ADHD, it can have the opposite effect, stimulating the user and delivering a euphoric
Advertisement
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
© 2012 OrganizedWisdom.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
OrganizedWisdom does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you
may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
As Seen In
