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Am i brain damaged from ritalin (methylphenidate)? how can i tell?
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No: Ritalin (methylphenidate) doesn't cause brain damage. It can help several conditions of the brain.
Answered 5/21/2015
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No: Ritalin (methylphenidate) does not cause brain damage when used as prescribed. However if it is abused or mixed with drugs that are being abused, you are taking a risk.
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