Methylphenidate is a commonly prescribed psychostimulant and works by increasing the activity of the central nervous system. It produces such effects as increasing or maintaining alertness, combating fatigue, and improving attention. The short-term benefits and cost effectiveness of methylphenidate are well established.
(image copied from here). 1  Igneous Rocks: form by crystallizing melted material (magma). 2  They can form either on the surface (extrusive igneous rocks), or deep in the crust (intrusive or plutonic igneous rocks).
Igneous rocks are produced by the crystallization of magma. This process can occur at the Earth's surface or beneath the ground. The type of igneous rocks that forms from solidification is controlled primarily by magma chemistry, temperature of crystallization, and rate of cooling.