Vitamin R Addiction - Finding Substance-Abuse Help

Whether it is referred to as R-ball, MPH, or methylphenidate, this is a drug that is a psychostimulant which is used to treat people that have ADHD. It has many brand names including Ritalin, Concerta and others that are regularly prescribed by doctors to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Originally patented by CIBA, it is licensed by the FDA and has been since 1955. 

Heavily prescribed since the 90s, its popularity has increased as a result of ADHD being diagnosed as an actual condition. On the street, however, is used because of how it stimulates the central nervous system and the changes that are made in both the way that you feel, energy levels, and the ability to improve memory and cognitive function.

How It Works

Essentially, methylphenidate is able to prevent the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, allowing people to have more of a feeling of bliss and happiness. Dopamine is the natural feel-good woman that people can naturally develop by exercising vigorously or by simply running for longer than 20 or 30 minutes. Increase neuroransmission is the end result, along with the ability to have enhanced performance capabilities in relation to anything cognitive. 

There are many side effects that may also occur including suicidal tendencies, depression, euphoria, headaches, alopecia and abdominal pain. All of this combined makes it both a wonderful pharmaceutical that has many benefits, but when taken recreationally in high doses, it can lead to significant unwanted side effects.

Treatment For Methylphenidate Abuse

If you want to stop taking this medication, and you are not taking it because of a medical condition, you may have to check into a clinic in order to make everything go back to normal. When the body gets used to increased amounts of endorphins, when they are gone, it can lead to depression, anxiety, and a number of other conditions. 

Working with a group of people that can offer support, as well as a regimen that can lead to being methylphenidate free, you will be able to stop using this ADHD drug which has so many beneficial capacities.