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Heroin can cause infection of heart lining and valves. Patients are as physically dependent on methadone as they were to heroin or other opiates, such as Oxycotin or Vicodin.
Cocaine's immediate physical effects include raised breathing rate, raised blood pressure and body temperature, and dilated pupils.
Alcohol is a DOWNER that reduces activity in the central nervous system. The alcohol intoxicated person exhibits loose muscle tone, loss of fine motor coordination, and often has a staggering "drunken" gait.
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Ritalin
Side Effects 
Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant, similar to amphetamines in the nature and duration of its effects. It is believed that it works by activating the brain stem arousal system and cortex. Pharmacologically, it works on the neurotransmitter dopamine, and in that respect resembles the stimulant characteristics of cocaine. When taken in accordance with usual prescription instructions, it would be classified as having mild to moderate stimulant properties, but when snorted or injected it has a strong stimulant effect.
Ritalin side effects include but are not limited to:
- drug addiction
- nervousness and insomnia
- loss of appetite
- nausea and vomiting
- dizziness
- headaches
- changes in heart rate
and blood pressure (usually elevation of both, but occasionally depression)
- skin rashes and itching
- abdominal pain
- weight loss
- digestive problems
- toxic psychosis
- psychotic episodes
- severe depression upon withdrawal
- loss of appetite (may
cause serious malnutrition)
- tremors and muscle twitching
- fevers, convulsions,
and headaches (may be severe)
- irregular heartbeat and
respiration (may be profound and life threatening)
- anxiety, restlessness
- paranoia, hallucinations,
and delusions
- excessive repetition
of movements and meaningless tasks
- while death due to non-medical use of Ritalin is not common, it has been known to occur.
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