Biophysical Difference Between Cocaine and Ritalin?

Published February 14, 2013

Question by Khaled N: biophysical difference between cocaine and ritalin?
methylphenidate (ritalin) is a reuptake blocker of the dopamine and norepinephrine transporter proteins. Interestingly, so is cocaine… what are the differences?

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Answer by Karen
That is a good question! I just got off of cocaine… My vote, ritalin! Cocaine made me #2 my brains out!

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