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Ritalin (Methylphenidate), affects the synapse in a way that is similar to amphetamines, however in a more mild manner. It is an agonist to Dopamine and Norepenephrine; neurotransmitters in our brain that regulate arousal and attention. Normally, the transmitter fires the chemical into the synapse. the next transmitter accepts the chemical, sends the signal on, and the chemicals are recycled back into the sending transmitter; a process called "re-uptake". What Ritalin does is it blocks the re-uptake of the neurotransmitter, so more stays in the synapse, therefore creating a stronger signal throughout the brain. When these two neurotransmitters are affected in this way, it causes a feeling of arousal because of the dopamine excess, and mental clarity and focus, because of the noropenephrine excess.

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