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 …

Physician burnout is an under-recognized and under-reported problem. Characterized by a
state of mental exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of personal …

Introdução Substâncias psicoestimulantes são aquelas com capacidade de aumentar o
estado de alerta e a motivação, além de possuírem propriedades antidepressivas, de …

In addition to causing distress and disability to the individual, neuropsychiatric disorders are
also extremely expensive to society and governments. These disorders are both common …

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 …

The efficacy of pharmaceutical cognitive enhancers in everyday complex tasks remains to
be established. Using the knapsack optimization problem as a stylized representation of …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder
characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that cause functional …

Background: There has been increasing attention in both popular and scientific circles to the
misuse of prescription stimulants by students. However, it is unclear which student groups …

Stimulants have been used throughout human history for a variety of reasons. High levels of
stress and the demanding nature of medical school make their usage among medical …

(Mis)use of Prescribed Stimulants in the Medical Student Com... : Medicine (Mis)use of
Prescribed Stimulants in the Medical Student Community: Motives and Behaviors: A …