The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvement
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Resumo: | Introduction: Ritalin (Methylphenidate) is one of the most prescribed stimulants for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but it has become increasingly common to find it in colleges, pre-university courses, and even in large companies, as it earned the nickname “intelligence pill”. Since these substances have the ability to increase alertness and motivation, in addition to having antidepressant properties, they improve mood and cognition. But despite so many benefits, like any medication, Ritalin® also has its harms, such as causing dependence when used incorrectly and without professional supervision. Objective: To identify the use of this medication, to guide discussions and also assist in prevention strategies, thus explaining the main reasons for use, methods of acquisition and possible side effects. Materials and methods: To this end, the following electronic databases were carried out: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Google Scholar, and LILACS - Bireme (Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences), with the year of publication between 2018 and 2023. Results: The results obtained from the search in the consulted databases resulted in 45 articles, of which 15 were pre-selected, and after reading them in full, 10 articles were defined to compose the study. Discussion: Most users ignore the risks of harm from the non-prescribed use of methylphenidate, and consider the substance relatively harmless and safe, reinforcing the current concern regarding the use of the drug in question by university students, especially without professional recommendations. Conclusion: The results obtained in this study converge to the observation that the university public is the target of the need for awareness, bringing to light the damage and risks that the irresponsible use of this medication can bring, both in the long and short term. |
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The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvementEl uso inadecuado de Ritalin® para el mejoramiento académico universitarioO uso inadequado de Ritalina® para melhoramento acadêmico universitárioMetilfenidatoEstimulantes del Sistema Nervioso CentralMal uso de medicamentos recetados.MethylphenidateCentral Nervous System StimulantsMisuse of prescription medications.MetilfenidatoEstimulantes do Sistema Nervoso CentralUso indevido de medicamentos sob prescrição.Introduction: Ritalin (Methylphenidate) is one of the most prescribed stimulants for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but it has become increasingly common to find it in colleges, pre-university courses, and even in large companies, as it earned the nickname “intelligence pill”. Since these substances have the ability to increase alertness and motivation, in addition to having antidepressant properties, they improve mood and cognition. But despite so many benefits, like any medication, Ritalin® also has its harms, such as causing dependence when used incorrectly and without professional supervision. Objective: To identify the use of this medication, to guide discussions and also assist in prevention strategies, thus explaining the main reasons for use, methods of acquisition and possible side effects. Materials and methods: To this end, the following electronic databases were carried out: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Google Scholar, and LILACS - Bireme (Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences), with the year of publication between 2018 and 2023. Results: The results obtained from the search in the consulted databases resulted in 45 articles, of which 15 were pre-selected, and after reading them in full, 10 articles were defined to compose the study. Discussion: Most users ignore the risks of harm from the non-prescribed use of methylphenidate, and consider the substance relatively harmless and safe, reinforcing the current concern regarding the use of the drug in question by university students, especially without professional recommendations. Conclusion: The results obtained in this study converge to the observation that the university public is the target of the need for awareness, bringing to light the damage and risks that the irresponsible use of this medication can bring, both in the long and short term.Introducción: Ritalin (Metilfenidato) es uno de los estimulantes más recetados para el tratamiento del trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad (TDAH), pero cada vez es más común encontrarlo en colegios, cursos preuniversitarios e incluso en grandes empresas, ya que Se ganó el sobrenombre de “píldora de inteligencia”. Dado que estas sustancias tienen la capacidad de aumentar el estado de alerta y la motivación, además de tener propiedades antidepresivas, mejoran el estado de ánimo y la cognición. Pero a pesar de tantos beneficios, como cualquier medicamento, Ritalin® también tiene sus perjuicios, como causar dependencia cuando se usa incorrectamente y sin supervisión profesional. Objetivo: Identificar el uso de este medicamento, orientar las discusiones y también ayudar en las estrategias de prevención, explicando así las principales razones de su uso, los métodos de adquisición y los posibles efectos secundarios. Materiales y métodos: Para ello se realizaron las siguientes bases de datos electrónicas: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Google Scholar y LILACS - Bireme (Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud), con año de publicación entre 2018 y 2023. Resultados: Los resultados obtenidos de la búsqueda en las bases de datos consultadas arrojaron 45 artículos, de los cuales 15 fueron preseleccionados, y luego de su lectura completa se definieron 10 artículos para componer el estudio. Discusión: La mayoría de los usuarios ignoran los riesgos de daño por el uso no prescrito del metilfenidato y consideran la sustancia relativamente inofensiva y segura, lo que refuerza la preocupación actual sobre el uso del medicamento en cuestión por parte de estudiantes universitarios, especialmente sin recomendaciones profesionales. Conclusión: Los resultados obtenidos en este estudio convergen a la observación de que el público universitario es blanco de la necesidad de concientización, visibilizar los daños y riesgos que el uso irresponsable de este medicamento puede traer, tanto en el largo como en el corto plazo.Introdução: A Ritalina (Metilfenidato) é um dos estimulantes mais prescritos para o tratamento de transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDHA), porém tornou-se cada vez mais comum encontrá-la em faculdades, cursos pré-vestibulares, e até mesmo em grandes empresas, já que ganhou o apelido de “pílula da inteligência”. Uma vez que, essas substâncias têm a capacidade de aumentar o estado de alerta e a motivação, além de ter propriedades antidepressivas, melhoram o humor e a cognição. Mas apesar de tantos benefícios, como todo medicamento, a Ritalina® também tem os seus malefícios, como por exemplo, causar dependência quando utilizada de forma errada e sem o acompanhamento profissional. Objetivo: Identificar o uso deste medicamento, para orientar com discussões e também auxiliar estratégias de prevenção, trazendo assim, quais os principais motivos de utilização, as formas de aquisição e os possíveis efeitos colaterais. Materiais e métodos: Para tanto, realizou-se nas bases de dados eletrônicas: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Google Acadêmico, e LILACS - Bireme (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde), com o ano de publicação entre 2018 a 2023. Resultados: Os resultados obtidos da busca nas bases de dados consultadas resultaram em 45 artigos, onde 15 foram pré-selecionados, e posteriormente a leitura na íntegra, definiu-se 10 artigos para compor o estudo. Discussão: Grande parte dos usuários ignora os riscos de malefícios com o uso não prescrito do metilfenidato, e consideram a substância relativamente inofensiva e segura, reforçando a preocupação atual em relação ao uso do fármaco em questão pelos universitários, sobretudo sem recomendação profissional. Conclusão: Os resultados obtidos nesse estudo convergem para a constatação do público universitário como o alvo da necessidade de conscientização, trazendo à tona os prejuízos e os riscos que o uso irresponsável desse medicamento pode trazer, tanto a longo como a curto prazo.Research, Society and Development2023-12-04info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/4431510.33448/rsd-v12i13.44315Research, Society and Development; Vol. 12 No. 13; e100121344315Research, Society and Development; Vol. 12 Núm. 13; e100121344315Research, Society and Development; v. 12 n. 13; e1001213443152525-3409reponame:Research, Society and Developmentinstname:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)instacron:UNIFEIporhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/44315/35504Copyright (c) 2023 Carla da Silva Barbosa; Carolinne Oliveira Marquez; Leonardo Flor Assunçãohttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBarbosa, Carla da Silva Marquez, Carolinne Oliveira Assunção, Leonardo Flor 2023-12-11T09:52:06Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/44315Revistahttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/indexPUBhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/oairsd.articles@gmail.com2525-34092525-3409opendoar:2023-12-11T09:52:06Research, Society and Development - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)false |
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The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvement El uso inadecuado de Ritalin® para el mejoramiento académico universitario O uso inadequado de Ritalina® para melhoramento acadêmico universitário |
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The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvement |
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The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvement Barbosa, Carla da Silva Metilfenidato Estimulantes del Sistema Nervioso Central Mal uso de medicamentos recetados. Methylphenidate Central Nervous System Stimulants Misuse of prescription medications. Metilfenidato Estimulantes do Sistema Nervoso Central Uso indevido de medicamentos sob prescrição. |
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The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvement |
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The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvement |
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The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvement |
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The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvement |
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The inappropriate use of Ritalin® for university academic improvement |
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Barbosa, Carla da Silva |
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Barbosa, Carla da Silva Marquez, Carolinne Oliveira Assunção, Leonardo Flor |
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Marquez, Carolinne Oliveira Assunção, Leonardo Flor |
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Barbosa, Carla da Silva Marquez, Carolinne Oliveira Assunção, Leonardo Flor |
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Metilfenidato Estimulantes del Sistema Nervioso Central Mal uso de medicamentos recetados. Methylphenidate Central Nervous System Stimulants Misuse of prescription medications. Metilfenidato Estimulantes do Sistema Nervoso Central Uso indevido de medicamentos sob prescrição. |
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Metilfenidato Estimulantes del Sistema Nervioso Central Mal uso de medicamentos recetados. Methylphenidate Central Nervous System Stimulants Misuse of prescription medications. Metilfenidato Estimulantes do Sistema Nervoso Central Uso indevido de medicamentos sob prescrição. |
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Introduction: Ritalin (Methylphenidate) is one of the most prescribed stimulants for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but it has become increasingly common to find it in colleges, pre-university courses, and even in large companies, as it earned the nickname “intelligence pill”. Since these substances have the ability to increase alertness and motivation, in addition to having antidepressant properties, they improve mood and cognition. But despite so many benefits, like any medication, Ritalin® also has its harms, such as causing dependence when used incorrectly and without professional supervision. Objective: To identify the use of this medication, to guide discussions and also assist in prevention strategies, thus explaining the main reasons for use, methods of acquisition and possible side effects. Materials and methods: To this end, the following electronic databases were carried out: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Google Scholar, and LILACS - Bireme (Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences), with the year of publication between 2018 and 2023. Results: The results obtained from the search in the consulted databases resulted in 45 articles, of which 15 were pre-selected, and after reading them in full, 10 articles were defined to compose the study. Discussion: Most users ignore the risks of harm from the non-prescribed use of methylphenidate, and consider the substance relatively harmless and safe, reinforcing the current concern regarding the use of the drug in question by university students, especially without professional recommendations. Conclusion: The results obtained in this study converge to the observation that the university public is the target of the need for awareness, bringing to light the damage and risks that the irresponsible use of this medication can bring, both in the long and short term. |
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