Methylphenidate (brand name Ritalin), commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has shown to improve brain function in cocaine users, says study. Ritalin modified connectivity in certain brain circuits that underlie self-control and craving among cocaine-addicted individuals. The research is published in the current issue of iJAMA Psychiatry/i, a JAMA network publication. Previous research has shown that oral methylphenidate ...Thursday, 27 June 2013
ADHD Drug Shows Promise in Treating Cocaine Addiction
Methylphenidate (brand name Ritalin), commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has shown to improve brain function in cocaine users, says study. Ritalin modified connectivity in certain brain circuits that underlie self-control and craving among cocaine-addicted individuals. The research is published in the current issue of iJAMA Psychiatry/i, a JAMA network publication. Previous research has shown that oral methylphenidate ...
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