Stimulants
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Street names: Ritalin, Concerta, Methylin, Rids, JIF
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⚡What it does
- Focus, alertness, mild euphoria (shorter than amphetamine)
⚠Key risks
- Dependence; cardiovascular strain
- Injecting crushed tablets causes lung damage
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart
- Agitation, hallucinations
- Seizures
📋Quick facts
Also known asRitalin, Concerta, Methylin, Rids, JIF
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classSchedule II (US)
AppearanceWhite/yellow 5–20 mg tablets; Concerta = long grey/red-brown pills
Street price~$2–$10 per 20 mg tablet (diverted)
Legal statusRx-only, Schedule II; felony without prescription
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: FDA, DEA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | Schedule II | Dependence; cardiovascular strain; Injecting crushed tablets causes lung damage | ~$2–$10 per 20 mg tablet |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
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