Some children are bullied into giving up their medication, and some abusers steal it. There are reports of people selling the drug on school grounds. People who abuse Ritalin usually crush it into a powder. They snort it, or dissolve and inject it. Illegally possessing or selling methylphenidate is a criminal offense.
Convictions result in fines, prison sentences and criminal records.
If you take high doses of Ritalin, you may get exhilarated and excited. Ritalin can make you feel more alert, or make you drowsy. You may have trouble sleeping. Sometimes, Ritalin can make you feel less tired right away, but very tired later. You may lose your appetite, feel nauseous and vomit.