Is ritalin physiologically addictiveAs far as I know, both types of addiction result in physiological withdrawal symptoms, but for different reasons. similar to that of addictive narcotics whether in fact physiologically addictive . Also, Rush and Baker published a study in the same year showing that the physiological effects of oral cocaine and Ritalin . . . . . . . . . Psychopharmacology" concluded that physiological effects of oral cocaine and methylphenidate in Ritalin were similar. . . me... more