R-Ball - Methylphenidate And Addiction

One of the most popular drugs used today in order to help people that have narcolepsy or ADHD is Ritalin. There are other drugs that are prescribed including Concerta and Methylin. These drugs fall into a class of psychostimulant drug called Methylphenidate. It is able to increase the amounts of dopamine in the brain, mostly in the prefrontal cortex, helping people become more functional and less aggressive. This lack of the so-called happy hormone seems to be to ADHD and aggression. Therefore, by increasing the amounts to normal levels, some people are able to become functional in society. Unfortunately, this is also highly overused by people seeking a high. Let's look at how Methylphenidate works, and how you can get treatment if you become addicted.

Recreational Uses Of Methylphenidate

In the same way that amphetamines are used to help people with ADHD, and also with performance enhancement, Methylphenidate is also used in the same way, especially recreationally. Although it is supposed to be used for those that actually have problems with producing enough dopamine, when people get excessive amounts of dopamine, they are able to do very well in sports, hence why it is called doping when using this particular substance.

How To Not Get Addicted

The first step in not getting addicted is to not use this drug for recreational purposes. Also called  MPH, R-ball, and vitamin R it is easy to obtain, and therefore controlling the substance is very difficult. You have to consider the fact that it has adverse effects such as causing people to become depressed, anxious, and may even cause men to lose their hair. As a result of these side effects, it's in your best interest to not get addicted, and to not use this drug if it is not for medical reasons.