Stimulants
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
Street names: Focalin, Focalin XR, Dex-MPH
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⚡What it does
- Stronger, cleaner Ritalin effect — focus, wakefulness
- Mild euphoria when snorted or taken in high doses
⚠Key risks
- Same risks as methylphenidate with roughly double potency per mg
- Insomnia, appetite loss, anxiety
- Abuse-deterrent nothing — XR beads are crushed and snorted
✚Overdose signs
- Agitation, panic
- Racing heart, chest pain
- Hyperthermia
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) | Schedule II | Same risks as methylphenidate with roughly double potency per mg; Insomnia, appetite loss, anxiety | ~$3–$10/tablet on campus |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) look like?
Tablets and XR capsules; diverted as a study drug
What are the signs of a Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) overdose?
Agitation, panic; Racing heart, chest pain; Hyperthermia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Same risks as methylphenidate with roughly double potency per mg Dependence can develop with regular use.