Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Medication and Treatment


Ritalin: Methylphenidate Stimulants is a long-acting drug  it last from 9 to 11 hours.The common side effects reported in children and adolescents was upper abdominal pain.


Concerta: Methylphenidate Stimulants is a long-acting drug it last from 10 to 12 hours. The common side effects reported in children and adolescents was upper abdominal pain. The most common adverse reactions (>10%) reported in adults were dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, headache, and insomnia.


Adderall: Amphetamine Stimulants is a short-acting drug it last from 4 to 6 hours. The common side effects are one loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Short-acting medicines require frequent dosing.


All this works by significantly increasing levels of the neurotransmitter, dopamine, in the brain, thereby stimulating attention and motivational circuits - enhancing one's ability to focus and complete tasks.

Dopamine:One of the neurotransmitters playing a major role in addiction is dopamine. As a chemical messenger, dopamine is similar to adrenaline. Dopamine affects brain processes that control movement, emotional response and ability to experience pleasure and pain

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