The use and impact of cognitive enhancers among university students: a systematic review

S Sharif, A Guirguis, S Fergus, F Schifano - Brain sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Introduction: Cognitive enhancers (CEs), also known as “smart drugs”,“study aids” or
“nootropics” are a cause of concern. Recent research studies investigated the use of CEs …

[HTML][HTML] Smart drugs and neuroenhancement: what do we know?

M Esposito, G Cocimano, F Ministrieri… - Frontiers in Bioscience …, 2021 - imrpress.com
Introduction: Smart drugs are among the most common drugs used by students. It is
estimated that they are second in incidence after cannabis. Although they are usually used …

Do Medical Universities Students Use Cognitive Enhancers while Learning?—Conclusions from the Study in Poland

A Merwid-Ląd, M Passon, P Drymluch, M Głuszyński… - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Stress and everyday problems may impact memory and cognition. Therefore,
many people use cognitive enhancers (CEs), sold for prescription, as over-the-counter …

Attitudes of medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry students about psychostimulant use to enhance cognition

B Sümbül‐Şekerci, Ö Bildik, MY Bektay… - … journal of clinical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction The use of psychostimulant drugs to increase academic success is common
among young people. There is no study examining this issue in Turkish population. In this …

The rising use of cognitive enhancement drugs and predictors of use during COVID-19: findings from a cross-sectional survey of students and university staff in the UK

JL Tully, O Bridge, J Rennie, J Krecké… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background The use of psychoactive substances to increase cognitive performance while
studying has been termed 'pharmacological cognitive enhancement'(PCE). In previous …

Concept generation of cognitive enhancement: healthcare professionals' approach towards the impact and utilization of cognitive enhancers in academic context

S Shakeel, W Iffat, A Qamar, F Butt, F Ghuman… - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
Cognitive enhancers (CEs) encompass a wide range of drugs, including prescription
medications for attention deficit disorders and pharmacological compounds for cognitive …

Study drug use among university students in Western Australia: Results of a web survey and their policy and practice implications

M Nelson, C Jensen, S Lenton - Drug and Alcohol Review, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction and Aims Recent research and anecdotal reports suggest increased
use of 'study drugs' or cognitive enhancers (CE) by university students. Evidence suggests …

[PDF][PDF] The use and impact of cognitive enhancers within higher education in the United Arab Emirates

S Sharif - 2023 - search.shamaa.org
ABSTRACT Introduction: Cognitive enhancers (CEs), also known as 'smart drugs,''study
aids' or 'nootropics' are a cause of concern. Recent research studies investigated the use of …

[HTML][HTML] Nootropics as Cognitive Enhancers: Pharmacological Properties and Therapeutic Use

GD Solmaz, O Erbaş - Journal of Experimental and Basic Medical …, 2023 - jebms.org
Nootropics, also known as" smart drugs" in modern times, are a group of medicinal
substances that positively affect learning and memory. While these substances are more …

Cognitive Enhancers Consumption: Prevalence, Knowledge, and Determinants of use among medical students in Egypt, Sudan, and Jordan. A multicentric cross …

Y Hawas, M Ayoub, E Esmail, MM Elsakka, M Antonios… - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Background: Cognitive Enhancers (CE) are central nervous system stimulant medications.
These substances are known to improve cognitive functions. Due to high-perceived stress …