Brain boost drugs 'growing trend' »
Posted By BronxBomber 1 month, 1 week ago in Health & FitnessIncreasing numbers of people are using prescription drugs like Ritalin to boost alertness and brain power, say experts. Up to a fifth of adults, including college students and shift workers, may be using cognitive enhancers, a poll of 1,400 by Nature journal suggests. Neuropsychologist Professor Barbara Sahakian of Cambridge University said safety evidence is urgently needed. Experts gather to debate this topic at a meeting in London on Monday evening.
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greenmac1 month, 1 week ago
Interesting story BB. First I will have to say...don't take BETA BLOCKERS unless absolutely necessary. I am on them now....not nice. Retlin can be used as adult as well as a child.... it to has a down side and an up side. The upside is it allows a person to concentrate...the downside is it can make a person very dull.
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