Cognitive enhancers (CEs) such as methylphenidate, dexamphetamine and modafinil are
increasingly used beyond their prescribed indications by healthy individuals without medical …

Introduction and aims The non-medical use of prescription stimulants such as
methylphenidate, dexamphetamine and modafinil is increasing in popularity within tertiary …

Background: Cognitive enhancement is the use of prescription stimulant medicines by
healthy individuals for nonmedical use in academic settings. Commonly used cognitive …

Abstract Introduction and Aims Cognitive enhancers (CE) such as methylphenidate,
amphetamines and modafinil are becoming more commonly used in non‐medical situations …

Objective The aim of this study was to assess medical students' perception of
pharmacological cognitive enhancement (PCE) with methylphenidate and to determine …

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 …

Use of 'smart drugs' among UK students is described in frequent media reports as a rapidly
increasing phenomenon. This article reports findings from the first large-scale survey of …

Background Cognitive enhancers (CE) are prescription drugs taken, either without a
prescription or at a dose exceeding that which is prescribed, to improve cognitive functions …

Background: Cognitive enhancing agents are substances that may augment functions such
as memory, attention, concentration, wakefulness, and intelligence. Methods: An …

Objective The use of prescription stimulants for cognitive enhancement by healthy university
students, identified as the largest cohort of cognitive enhancer (CE) users, is of growing …