Methylphenidate

Name: Methylphenidate

Other Names: Adderall®, Concerta®, jif, pineapple, rball, rids, Ritalin®, uppers, vitamin R.

What it Looks Like: As a prescription drug for treatment of ADD and ADHD, it is generally found as a tablet. Can be found as a powder when the pills are crushed.

How Used: Tablets can be swallowed, crushed and snorted or dissolved in water and cooked, similar to Heroin, and injected.

Effect: Strong stimulant effect similar to amphetamines.

Possible noticeable symptoms of use, abuse or withdrawal:

• Agitation
• Anorexia
• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Convulsions
• Delusions
• Depression
• Dilated pupils
• Dizziness
• Euphoria
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Flushed skin
• Hair loss
• Hallucinations
• Headaches
• Hypersensitivity
• Insomnia
• Irregular respiration
• Irritability
• Lack of appetite
• Muscle twitching
• Nausea
• Needle tracks / vein damage
• Nervousness
• Nosebleeds
• Paranoia
• Possession of burned, bent spoons for cooking
• Possession of hypodermic needles
• Possession of wood, metal or glass tubes
• Repetition of meaningless movements
• Restlessness
• Scratching
• Skin rashes
• Sores around the nostril
• Stomach pain
• Sweating
• Tremors
• Upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

This page is an overview description of this drug. It is not comprehensive or meticulously researched. This page is intended to provide an introductory overview for those who have no familiarity with the drug.

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