concerns about people abusing Ritalin and OxyContin

February 2001

There are concerns about people abusing Ritalin and OxyContin.

Ritalin (methylphenidate) is becoming more popular with teens and college students. They call it vitamin R or the smart drug.

Many crush the tabs and snort it to get an intense stimulant effect. But large doses can cause seizures, psychosis, and stroke.

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