Originally written on: Thursday, 26 November 2009 Last edited on: Tuesday, 26 November 2019

Dexedrine & Ritalin Treatment Programs In the United States

Dexedrine is a psychostimulant called Dextroamphetamine that creates the effects of being more awake and focuses and decrease fatigue and appetite. There are drugs that have the same properties that are amphetamine amphetamine`s basis. Dexedrine is kind of the "right hander" of the amphetamine molecule. Dexedrine and other amphetamine have a high potential of misuse. It should not be used with a patient who has a history of drug abuse.

Dexedrine history

Amphetamine was first synthesized in 1883 in Germany and was called phenylhydroxylamine at that time. It has been invented by Lazar Edeleanu, who was Romanian. It did not get widespread on the pharmaceutical network until 1932 as a broncho inhaler. Afew years later, it was marketed in the U.S. as Dexedrine on a tablet form.

Dexedrine has been used by militaries as the "go pill" given mainly to pilots on long missions. A large percentage of college students in the United States use Dexedrine as a party drug for its euphoria effects.

These are some of the common physical side effects of dexedrine:

Acne	Diarrhea	Hypotension
Anorexia	Dilated pupils	Insomnia
Aphasia	Dizziness	Loss of appetite
Arrhythmias	Dry and/or itchy skin	Numbness
Blurred vision	Dry mouth	Pallor
Bradycardia	Fever	Palpitations
Coma stroke	Flushing	Restlessness
Constipation	Headache	Tachycardia
Convulsions	Heart attack	Tachypnea
Death	Hyperactivity	Tremors
Diaphrosesis	Hypertension	Twitches

These are the psychological effects of Dexedrine:

Altered libido	Increased energy
Amphetamine psychosis	Increased psychomotor
Anxiety	Increased self-awareness
Arrogant	More agressive
Euphoria	More irritability
Excessive feeling of power	Obsessive behavior
Feeling of being superior	Paranoia
Increased alterness	Withdrawal symptoms

Withdrawal symptoms of dexedrine are mainly increased of appetite, mental fatigue and depression. The withdrawal symptoms will vary depending on the length of use from a few days to months in case of prolonged use. The symptoms may also include anxiety, agitation, excessive sleep, vivid or lucid dreams (deep REM sleep), suicidal thoughts and psychosis.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are panic, hallucination, aggressive, confused, restlessness, tremor, hyperreflexia (over stimulation of involuntary nervous system, ie blood pressure, twitching, etc.) and tachypnea (rapid breathing). Dilated pupil is a sign that the person has used a high dose of dexedrine. Psychosis is also a sign of high dosage. Watch to not become addicted to dexedrine.

Other names

Dexedrine is also named or contained in the following medications:

• D-amphetamine
• Dexamphetamine
• Dextrostat
• Vyvanse
• Adderal (72%)
• Clobenzorex
• Benzphetamine
• Amphetaminil

WHY IS DETOX NEEDED FOR DEXEDRINE, ISN'T IT A PRESCRIBED MEDICINE?

1. Detox is a safe and controlled method of reducing or stopping use of an addictive substance. In the case of Dexedrine, its use and withdrawals can cause psychotic tooltip psychotic episodes that resemble schizophrenia. You need to be safe and not subject to being incarcerated into a mental institution for a mental illness you don’t really have.

2. Dexedrine use and its withdrawals can cause coma, heart attack, and severe blood pressure changes. In a detox setting you will be medically monitored in case this happens.

3. Opposite to the over stimulation that dexedrine imposes on the body, withdrawals can cause severe lingering depression leading to suicidal thoughts. You want to be in a safe place where these symptoms would be watched for.

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS THAT MAY OCCUR DURING DETOX:

Nightmares and extended restless sleep, lethargy
Deep lingering depression leading to suicidal thoughts
Anger and aggressive or violent behavior

Types of drug detox: You may wish to taper slowly off under a doctor's supervision. If medical problems are indicated it is best to seek care in a medically monitored detox facility. The roughest way to go is cold turkey, and for the reasons above, is not indicated as a recommended detox method.

Ritalin Detox Centers In the United States

Ritalin is a stimulant, working much the same way as speed or amphetamines on the body and brain chemistry. There have been so many problems reported with Ritalin use that it is surprising that it is still on the market, especially for children's usage. Withdrawal from Ritalin is particularly dangerous. The most troublesome withdrawal symptoms are:

• Suicidal Behavior
• Violent Behavior
• Seizure
• Stroke

There are many other withdrawal symptoms such as:

• Nausea
• Pain at the stomach
• Restlessness
• Irritableness
• Fatigue

Never abruptly stop taking Ritalin or any prescription drugs. Seek the help of a medically supervised drug detox.

USED THERAPEUTICALLY

Methylphenidate, which is normally prescribed for therapeutic purposes, increases the activity in the central nervous system central nervous system. The most common effects of the drug are, increased alertness, and will help prevent fatigue, and improve attention. It is also used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and depressions; however, very little research has been done on the effects of treating depression. Ritalin has as well shown some benefits as a replacement treatment for a crystal meth addiction. Some research has also shown that is could potentially treat autism. Initial tests for the drug were done on rats with ADHD like symptoms to assess the overall safety of the drug on humans.

SIDE EFFECTS

Normally, the side effects do come forward during the long-term use of the drug, as well as the prolonged use of it. Unfortunately, very little research has been done on both the long-term and chronic use of Ritalin. The side effects, which may occur, are the following:

• Growth retardation
• Headache
• Blood pressure & pulse changes
• Cardiac arrhythmia
• Abdominal pain
• Addiction Nervousness
• Insomnia
• Weight loss
• Seizures

LONG-TERM USE OF RITALIN

The long-term effects of this drug such as, drug addiction, withdrawal, psychosis, and depression have all received very little research when people are addicted to ritalin. A study was done amongst children whom were prescribed the drug. Out of 100 children studied and who received the drug, 6% of them became psychotic after just months and even years of use. Through the years, Ritalin has been on the market there have been many controversies brought forward about the long-term use of the drug, and possible dangerous effects. Such effects as:

• Paranoia
• Schizophrenia
• Psychotic symptoms
• Hearing voices
• Hallucinations
• Tolerance and behavioral sensation

All of these effects have been known to occur; however, very little research has been done into this particular topic.

OVERDOSE AND ABUSE

In 2004, there were over 8000 overdoses reported to the US Poison control center. The most common reason given as to why the overdose occurred was, suicide and drug addiction. The most common ways of abusing ritalin is to crush up the pills and either snort them or through injection. When these methods of use are taken underway, the user will experience the same effects as cocaine; however, more potent then cocaine. In the USA, Ritalin is classified as a Schedule II Schedule II controlled substance, and is recognized for it medical use, but has a high potential for dependency.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/