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What Is It Made Of?

Methylphenidate is a synthetic substance that is chemically related to amphetamines. Synthetic substances are produced in a laboratory from chemicals. Methylphenidate is also related to the substance piperidine, a chemical used in the manufacture of rubber. Methylphenidate is a white, odorless, fine crystalline powder with a chemical structure similar to that of the neurotransmitterA substance that helps spread nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another. called dopaminePronounced DOPE-uh-meen; a combination of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain..

1. What Kind of Drug Is It?
2. Overview
3. What Is It Made Of?
4. How Is It Taken?
5. Are There Any Medical Reasons for Taking This Substance?
6. Usage Trends
7. Effects on the Body
8. Reactions with Other Drugs or Substances
9. Treatment for Habitual Users
10. Consequences
11. The Law