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Adderall

Adderall

Specific Drug: Amphetamine (Adderall) Classification: Psychostimulant Commercial Names: Adderall, Benzedrine, Dexedrine, Dextrostat, Desoxyn, ProCentra, Vyvanse Common Names/Nicknames: Bennies, black beauties, crank, speed, uppers Active Compound: Amphetamine Found in: Synthesized amphetamine Mode of Consumption: Ingestion, insufflation, intravenous injection, inhalation (smoking) DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Schedule II, legal with prescription Effects: Increased concentration, mental alertness, hyperactivity, euphoria, blood pressure increases, heart …

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Ritalin

Ritalin

Specific Drug: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Classification: Psychostimulant Commercial Names: Attenade, Focalis, Ritalin Common Names/Nicknames: MPH, R-ball, Skippy, Smart Drug, Vitamin R Active Compound: Methylphenidate Found in: Synthetic methylphenidate Mode of Consumption: Ingestion, insufflation, intravenous injection DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Schedule II, legal with prescription Effects: Increased concentration, increased energy, mental alertness, blood pressure variations, rapid …

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