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Stimulants (continued)

Ecstasy (methylenedioxy amphetamine)	Ritalin (methylphenidate)	Herbal Ecstasy / Ephedrine	Designer Drugs (Fentanyl-based)
XTC, Adam, MDMA	Speed, west coast Note: Ritalin, a legally prescribed medication for treating Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity, is sometimes sold and abused as a street drug .	Herbal Ecstacy (sic), Cloud 9, Rave Energy, Xphoria, X	Synthetic heroin, goodfella
Orally	Tablet is crushed, and the powder is snorted or injected	Orally	Injected, sniffed, or smoked
Psychiatric disturbances including panic, anxiety, depression, and paranoia Muscle tension Nausea Blurred vision Sweating Increased heart rate and blood pressure Hallucinations Reduced appetite Sleep problems Fainting Chills	Loss of appetite Fevers, convulsions, and severe headaches Increased risk of exposure to HIV, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases if injected Irregular heartbeat and respiration Paranoia, hallucinations, delusions Excessive repetition of movements and meaningless tasks Tremors, muscle twitching	Increased hear rate and blood pressure Seizures Heart attacks Stroke Death	Instant respiratory paralysis Potency creates strong possibility for overdose Increased risk of exposure to HIV, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases if injected Many of the same effects as heroin
Ecstasy is popular at all-night dance parties (called "raves") and is the most common "designer drug".	Some children buy or steal the drug from their classmates.	The active ingredients in Herbal Ecstasy are caffeine and ephedrine.	Designer drugs are created by changing the molecular structure of an existing drug or drugs to create a new substance.

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