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I was diagnosed with ADD - see also: raised on sugary cereals and cartoons - and manic depression. So I was prescribed Ritalin for the ADD, and for the manic imbalances I was prescribed mostly benzodiazepines, which I loved, and antidepressants.
Pete Wentz

Meaning of "Ritalin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RITALIN

Ritalin  [ˈrɪtəlɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RITALIN

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Ritalin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RITALIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ritalin

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate is a substituted phenethylamine and psychostimulant drug used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and narcolepsy. Methylphenidate has been studied and researched for over 50 years and has a very good efficacy and safety record for the treatment of ADHD. The original patent was owned by CIBA, now Novartis Corporation. It was first licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1955 for treating what was then known as hyperactivity. Prescribed to patients beginning in 1960, the drug became heavily prescribed in the 1990s, when the diagnosis of ADHD itself became more widely accepted. ADHD and other similar conditions are believed to be linked to sub-performance of the dopamine and norepinephrine functions in the brain, primarily in the prefrontal cortex, responsible for self-regulatory function and executive function. Methylphenidate's mechanism of action involves the inhibition of catecholamine reuptake, primarily as a dopamine reuptake inhibitor.

Definition of Ritalin in the English dictionary

The definition of Ritalin in the dictionary is ® a preparation of methylphenidate, a drug related to amphetamine, used to treat attention deficit disorder in children.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RITALIN


Adrenalin
əˈdrɛnəlɪn
adrenaline
əˈdrɛnəlɪn
capelin
ˈkæpəlɪn
capeline
ˈkæpəlɪn
chamberlain
ˈtʃeɪmbəlɪn
concanavalin
ˌkɒnkəˈnævəlɪn
crinoline
ˈkrɪnəlɪn
enkephalin
ɛnˈkɛfəlɪn
formalin
ˈfɔːməlɪn
Gobelin
ˈɡəʊbəlɪn
Hamelin
ˈhæməlɪn
kaolin
ˈkeɪəlɪn
lanolin
ˈlænəlɪn
madeleine
ˈmædəlɪn
magdalen
ˈmæɡdəlɪn
naphthalene
ˈnæfθəlɪn
noradrenalin
ˌnɔːrəˈdrenəlɪn
phanerocrystalline
ˌfænərəʊˈkrɪstəlɪn
trampoline
ˈtræmpəlɪn
zeppelin
ˈzɛpəlɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RITALIN

Risorgimento
risotto
risp
rispetto
risque
Riss

WORDS THAT END LIKE RITALIN

alkalin
amygdalin
bufotalin
cephalin
Cromalin
digitalin
dualin
encephalin
hyalin
kephalin
mescalin
naphthalin
phthalin
ptyalin
Sakhalin
santalin
Stalin
trifluralin

Synonyms and antonyms of Ritalin in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Ritalin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RITALIN

Find out the translation of Ritalin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Ritalin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Ritalin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

利他林
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Ritalin
570 millions of speakers

English

Ritalin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Ritalin
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ريتالين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Риталин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Ritalin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রিটালিন
260 millions of speakers

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Ritalin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ritalin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ritalin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リタリン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

리탈린
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ritalin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Ritalin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரிடாலியன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Ritalin
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ritalin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Ritalin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ritalin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

італін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ritalin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ritalin
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ritalin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Ritalin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ritalin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Ritalin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RITALIN»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Ritalin

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QUOTES WITH «RITALIN»

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Pete Wentz
I was diagnosed with ADD - see also: raised on sugary cereals and cartoons - and manic depression. So I was prescribed Ritalin for the ADD, and for the manic imbalances I was prescribed mostly benzodiazepines, which I loved, and antidepressants.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RITALIN»

Discover the use of Ritalin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ritalin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Beyond Ritalin: Facts About Medication and Other Strategies ...
The authors of Is Your Child Hyperactive? take a close-up look at the latest research into Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, explaining what medication can and cannot do for sufferers and describing new strategies for coping with the ...
Stephen W. Garber, Marianne Daniels Garber, Robyn Freedman Spizman, 1996
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Ritalin: Its Use and Abuse
Describes the medical uses of the prescription drug Ritalin, the problems presented by overprescribing it, its potential for abuse, and ways to prevent such abuse.
Eileen Beal, 2002
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Ritalin: A Difficult Choice
Describes how the prescription drug ritalin works and why it is prescribed, and explains the controversies behind its widespread use by children and young adults.
Jason Porterfield, 2009
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Talking Back To Ritalin: What Doctors Aren't Telling You ...
Talking Back to Ritalin uncovers these and other startling facts and translates the research findings for parents and doctors alike.
Peter Breggin, 2007
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Ritalin Nation: Rapid-fire Culture and the Transformation of ...
Argues that the causes of ADD lie mainly in society's reliance on stimulants and not in biological factors, and that the drug Ritalin is a quick fix rather than a long-term solution.
Richard J. DeGrandpre, 2000
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The Ritalin Fact Book: What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About ...
From how these drugs work in the brain to documented side and withdrawal effects, The Ritalin Fact Book is up-to-the-minute and easy-to-access.
Peter Breggin, 2009
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The Amphetamine Debate: The Use of Adderall, Ritalin and ...
"This book covers both sides of Adderall prescription and use.
Elaine A. Moore, 2010
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Nature's Ritalin for the Marathon Mind: Nurturing Your ADHD ...
Scientists have now discovered that a simple, basic human activity-exercise-has the same positive influence on the brain without the negative side effects.This book shows how, in a great many cases, doses of medication can be decreased or ...
Stephen C. Putnam, 2001
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Running on Ritalin: A Physician Reflects on Children, ...
Lawrence Diller has written the definitive book about this crucial debate--evenhanded, wide-ranging, and intimate in its knowledge of families, schools, and the pressures of our speeded-up society.
Lawrence H. Diller, 2009
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No More Ritalin: Treating ADHD Without Drugs
Ever year in the U.S., over two million children are given the drug Ritalin to combat Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
‎1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RITALIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ritalin is used in the context of the following news items.
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ADHD Medications Won't Stunt Kids' Growth, Study Finds
(HealthDay News) -- Stimulant medications -- such as Adderall, Ritalin and Concerta -- used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, ... «Philly.com, Sep 14»
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UPDATED: Novartis recalls some Ritalin over packaging issue
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs like Ritalin have been on the FDA shortage list for a variety of reasons. Now add to that packaging problems ... «FiercePharma Manufacturing, Apr 14»
3
Why Ritalin Still Rules
Almost 14 years ago, the inaugural issue of Policy Review under newly appointed editor Tod Lindberg ran an essay of mine called “Why Ritalin Rules. «National Review Online, Dec 13»
4
Painful Erections Linked to ADHD Drugs Including Ritalin
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Ritalin, the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pill, and similar medicines can cause prolonged and sometimes painful erections in rare ... «Bloomberg, Dec 13»
5
Students taking "smart drugs" may be behind soaring Ritalin use
New figures show that prescriptions for methylphenidate drugs, including Ritalin, which are used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Aug 13»
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Cocaine addiction may be cured by Ritalin
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug, and new research suggests another stimulant might just be the trick to helping people break the addictive cycle. «CBS News, Jun 13»
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Sen. Schumer lays out plan to curb Adderall and Ritalin abuse …
“Adderall, Ritalin, can be very useful drugs, and they help kids who have ADD. The issue is they should be used under a doctor's supervision,” Schumer said. «New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV, Jun 13»
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Missplaced Blame On Childhood Ritalin For Later Substance Abuse
But there's been disagreement about whether treatment of ADHD with stimulant medications like Ritalin reduces that risk or makes future problems with alcohol, ... «NPR, May 13»
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Study: Prescription abuse rises as parents underestimate risks …
They said that 13 percent of teens acknowledged having experimented at least once with either Ritalin or Adderall (normally prescribed for the treatment of ... «FOX 9 News, Apr 13»
10
Radical increase in kids prescribed Ritalin
Approximately two-thirds of those currently diagnosed have been prescribed drugs such as Ritalin or Adderall. Those drugs can help patients with both mild and ... «WND.com, Apr 13»

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