Daytrana
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Daytrana is another brand name for methylphenidate and is another form of Ritalin. It is a commonly prescribed psychostimulant and is often used to treat children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This medication is also used to treat narcolepsy and has also been known to be effective in the treatment of lethargy, depression, neural insult, and obesity.
Daytrana is a potent central nervous system stimulant and is derived from amphetamine. It is believed to exert its effect through the enhancement of dopaminergic transmission in the brain. It is known by its many street names, such as Rids, Pineapple, Uppers, Vitamin R. Jif and Rball.
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Abuses of Daytrana
Like Ritalin, Daytrana presents a high potential for abuse. The primary source for obtaining this drug for misuse is through legitimate prescriptions. Abuse has been known to be common for individuals who are seeking ways to stay awake and it is taken orally to achieve this effect. For those seeking the euphoric effect from Daytrana, the drug is crushed and then ingested through intranasal and intravenous means or it is smoked.
Daytrana has a close pharmaceutical equivalent to cocaine and can have a similar impact on the central nervous system. Many abusers have used the medication to increase alertness, attention and energy. Such benefits are easily offset by increases in blood pressure, heart pressure and breathing. Ritalin has also been abused for its effect on weight loss.
Effects of Daytrana
Daytrana has been known to cause certain effects, even when it is prescribed by a physician and taken according to directions. As a stimulant, Daytrana can cause difficulty sleeping, a loss of appetite, irritability, nervousness, stomach aches, headaches, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, drowsiness and dizziness.
If Daytrana is used outside of a doctor’s care, it can easily be habit forming and can cause a number of significant physical reactions, which can include an irregular heartbeat, dangerously high body temperatures, potential for cardiovascular failure or seizures, demonstrated hostilities, feelings of paranoia, verbal tics, uncontrolled movements and difficulty urinating.
Withdrawal of Daytrana
If the ongoing use of Daytrana is abruptly stopped, a dysphoric mood can develop within a few hours or even several days after the cessation of the drug or even a reduction in its application.
Withdrawal symptoms associated with Daytrana can include, but are not limited to:
· Fatigue
· Vivid, unpleasant dreams
· Insomnia or Hypersomnia
· Increased appetite
· Psychomotor retardation
Treatment of Daytrana Addiction
The treatment of a Daytrana addiction can vary depending upon the patient and the level of the individual’s addiction. This user should be evaluated by a board-certified physician and a board-certified psychiatrist to determine the proper method for treatment. Detoxification is necessary, and the doctor may recommend 24/7 treatment.
Many treatment centers recommend a comfortable detox as the body has become accustomed to having the Daytrana drug in its system and needs to learn how to function without it. In taking such an approach, a quality treatment center identifies the problems linked to the Daytrana use and abuse to increase the likelihood of a full recovery from the addiction.
