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NIDA InfoFacts: Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

2006, Fact Sheet, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/ritalin.html

Description:

This publication has information about Methylphenidate, which is commonly used to treat children with attention deficit disorder. Resent research shows that treatment of ADHD with Ritalin and psychotherapy helps to improve those abnormal behaviors as well as the self-esteem, cognition and social family function of patients. There is concern regarding abuse of this drug.

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Source:

National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, HHS
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 5213
Bethesda MD 20892-9561

Phone number(s):

(240) 221-4007 Spanish language
(301) 443-1124 Information Office
(800) 662-4357 Hotline
(888) 889-6432 NIDA Infofax - TTY for Hearing Impaired

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• ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER / ADHD

NWHIC record number P-12278