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Smart drugs fall short of cognitive enhancers

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Recently, there has been an increase in the use of prescription stimulant drugs by students and employees to increase their academic and work productivity. While these drugs have been perceived to improve an individual’s cognitive function, the available evidence is inconclusive. Typically, improvements in cognition were seen only in the clinical population rather than the … Read more

Productivity paradox: Smart drugs like Ritalin can lead to erratic thinking in people who don’t have ADHD

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Smart drugs like methylphenidate, modafinil and dextroamphetamine could reduce performance and productivity in neurotypical individuals, according to new research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne. The study found that these drugs often lead to decreased accuracy and increased time and effort on complex tasks, contrary to popular belief that they improve … Read more