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I abused my ritalin (methylphenidate) at first then gave it to my wife to monitor. been taking it right now. i want to see an addic spec will they take away my ritalin (methylphenidate)?
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I would...: Absolutely! thats the bad news. The good news is that you are not afraid to say you have a problem with ritalin (methylphenidate). This can get you very far in life. Even better news is that if your psychiatrist has diagnosed with adhd, there are other options with similar benefits that can be considered. There have been studies that show that if adhd is treated right, it can reduce rates of substance use.
Answered 2/18/2015
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