The Use of Methylphenidate (Ritalin)is

question 10

Multiple Choice

The use of methylphenidate (Ritalin) is

• A) restricted to treating people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),because the drug has little effect on a person who does not have this disorder.
• B) relatively common among people who want to be more alert in order to do their work.
• C) associated with an increased vulnerability to substance abuse later in life.
• D) associated with increased rates of obesity in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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