Substance:Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate
Type	Substance
Category	Stimulant
Chemical Name	Methylphenidate
Aliases	Methylphenidate, Ritalin, Concerta
ROA(s)	Oral, Insufflated
Drug Class(es)	Stimulant

Oral
Threshold	5–10 mg
Light	10–20 mg
Common	20–40 mg
Strong	40–60 mg
Heavy	60+ mg
Onset	30–60 min
Duration	3–6 hours (IR)
Notes	XR formulations last longer.
Insufflated
Threshold	5–10 mg
Light	10–20 mg
Common	20–35 mg
Strong	35–50 mg
Heavy	50+ mg
Onset	5–15 min
Duration	2–4 hours

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate is a prescription stimulant that primarily increases dopamine/norepinephrine signaling. Recreationally it feels cleaner and shorter than amphetamine for some users, with jaw tension and comedown anxiety still common.

Reports

Experience reports in this archive that include Methylphenidate:

• Methylphenidate (Personal)
• Alcohol + Methylphenidate (Personal)