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Can doctors tell me what does ritalin (methylphenidate) do to people without adhd?

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Greater focus: Just like people with adhd stimulants with help other with focus and increased concentration, unlike antidepressants, which will not make people without depression or anxiety more serene or happy.

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Answered 5/12/2016

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