Is Ritalin the same as speed?

Answer 1

This depends on what your meaning of speed is, speed usually refers to either amphetamine or methamphetamine, Ritalin is a different drug altogether called methylphenidate, but it is similar in structure to the other two and produce a similar yet less intense effect.

Answer 2

it seems to. Ritalin picks you up and drops you faster though

It depends on the person, but in most situations amphetamines (Adderall) are better. Ritalin just blocks the reuptake of dopamine (The Feel good Nuerotransmitter). While Adderall is basically an evolved form of ritalin. So, as well as blocking the reuptake, it releases more dopamine and other nuerotransmitters such as serotonin and noradrenaline, and as well as being better it takes a bit longer to metabolize so it stays with you longer.

Answer 3

concerta and Ritalin are the same chemical (methylphenidate) the difference is that concertia is designed to last 12 hours and comes in different dosages (18, 27, 54mg) whereas Ritalin is usually instant release and comes in 10 or 20mg, the only difference is that one lasts longer than the other. While many people believe that concerta is 'unabusable', this is a totally wrong impression. Concerta is listed as a Class 2 controlled drug because it is indeed addictive. Children and adults have developed dependency to this drug.

Giving or selling it to someone without a prescription is a criminal violation like giving or selling them cocaine. The effects of concerta and cocaine are similar even one is an amphetamine and the other a narcotic.

Answer 4

Ritalin is an amphetamine derivative, so it is related to speed, although not exactly the same. This explains its popularity as a drug of addiction.

Answer 5

Yes, speed which is Adderal or Vivance are all known as amphetamines.