Methylphenidate (MPH) commonly known as Ritalin

...."Abuse of MPH can lead to marked tolerance and severe psychic dependence...."

...."Students are giving and selling their medication to classmates who are crushing and snorting the powder like cocaine. In March of 1995, two deaths in Mississippi and Virginia were associated with this activity...."

...."The U.S. manufactures and consumes 5-times more MPH than the rest of the world combined.....

...."MPH aggregate production quota has increased almost 6-fold since 1990...."

...."Every indicator available, including scientific abuse liability studies, actual abuse, paucity of scientific studies on possible adverse effects associated with long-term use of stimulants, divergent prescribing practices of U.S. physicians, and lack of concurrent medical treatment and follow-up, urge greater caution and more restrictive use of MPH...."

excerpts from DEA Press Release, October 20, 1995, "Methylphenidate"

Complete DEA Press Release on Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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