What are the dangers of inhaling Ritalin?

Putting systemic effects of methylphenidate aside, there are only a few risks in crushing and snorting the pills.

The binders and starches can cause bronchitis, pneumonia, rhinorrhea and mucosal irritation but that's pretty much it. Snorting methylphenidate is a viable method to introduce it quickly into the body.

Snorting pills with binders, buffers and starches is usually a pretty bad idea.

Dangerous side effects from inhaling Ritalin include:

1) respiratory problems, such as destruction of the nasal and sinus cavities and lung tissue
2) irregular heartbeat (heart arrhythmia)
3) problems with circulation
4) psychotic episodes
5) increased aggression
6) toxic shock
7) death, in extreme cases

and

8) If you don't have a prescription you also run the risk of arrest for having and using this substance

Ritalin is one of the most prevalent prescription drugs used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Ritalin is classified as a Schedule II drug in the amphetamine class. Even though it is a stimulant, it can be prescribed as directed by a medical provider in standard doses for people with ADHD and ADD. Ritalin is used to assist people with AD(H)D to sustain their attention for a longer amount of time.

Schedule II drugs have a high propensity for misuse, abuse, and dependence. Many people snort Ritalin as they believe that it is a safe alternative to cocaine. This school of thought could not be further from the truth. First, the potency of Ritalin exponentially increases when it is snorted or injected because the drug enters the bloodstream directly. Second, prescription medications, especially when they are not prescribed for the user, as with illicit drugs, do not diminish their potential for harm. These actions make the misuse/abuses of these substances as or more harmful than cocaine, since the user may believe snorting Ritalin is safe.

If someone misuses/abuses Ritalin help is necessary to stop using, not only to prevent further harm, but also to keep the person safe during withdrawal. Once one has become addicted to this substance, stopping could cause withdrawal symptoms similar to those with cocaine, such as:

- severe depression
- psychosis
- restlessness
- extreme feelings of agitation

If you need assistance in stopping your use of Ritalin you can consult a health care provider to withdraw in a safe, controlled, and closely monitored manner.


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You should never inhale Ritalin. In all my time preparing prescriptions, I've never heard of a doctor telling his or her patient to inhale a drug.

how would you inhal ritalin any way it will not smoke

Occasionally crushing and snorting wont kill you , but do it a lot and it messes up your sinuses. Just take it orally as prescribed . If you must try to take it nasally get some saline nasal spray( non medicated) to wash it out of your sinuses or you could get an infection . Just crush it and wash it down with water if you must. It's not meant to be snorted , to much junk in the pill binders etc that aren't good for your nasal passages.