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Old 02-11-2009, 03:17 PM   #125 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RchW View Post
From the horses mouth. The Clinical data sheet.

Of course you can overdose. I was simply pointing out that as a stimulant, Ritalin is not particularly stimulating. For those in the hyperactive subset of ADD the effect is entirely opposite.

For most people the vast array of stimulants out on the market would be more powerful than ritalin, including caffeine or nicotine.
But that doesn't change the fact that a mild stimulant could greatly enhance a person's performance, just like how a lot of people wouldn't function well without coffee. I don't really know what's the point you are trying to make. You surely can't say that Ritalin would do nothing for people.
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