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NIDA InfoFacts: Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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Publication Year: 2009
Language: English
Website: http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/ritalin.html

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

Phone: (301) 443-1124 Information Office
Toll-free Phone: (800) 662-4357 Hotline En/Sp

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