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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Popping Smart Pills
Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at 11:12 PM
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Some are calling it the brave new world of "cognitive enhancement."  Basically it’s the use of attention- or memory-boosting prescription drugs, such as Adderall, Ritalin and modafinil (Provigil), along with other performance-raising medications, to improve productivity.  According to a recent TIME article, “About 7% of U.S. university students report having taken stimulants "nonmedically" at least once, according to a 2005 study of nearly 11,000 students. On some campuses - primarily private, Élite schools - a full quarter of students admit to nonmedical drug use in the past year, mainly in an attempt to improve grades.”  Wait….isn’t this considered cheating?  What do you think?  Would you consider popping smart pills to improve productivity or grades?

Source:  TIME


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