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 …

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 …

A landmark publication in the social sciences, Linda Lindsey's Gender is the most
comprehensive textbook to explore gender sociologically, as a critical and fundamental …

Background Stimulant medications are commonly prescribed for the treatment of attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder; however, they also have high potential for diversion and …

Objective: The number of students using prescription drugs to improve cognitive
performance has increased within the last years. There is first evidence that the expectation …

Background and aims The increasing market for energy drinks (EDs) in recent years, as well
as the health risks caused by their consumption, prompt calls to estimate the prevalence of …

Objective: To determine the perception of medical students about factors affecting academic
performance and to associate them with academic performance. Study Design: Cross …

Evidence for acute amphetamine effects on behavioural impulsivity in healthy populations
remains elusive and, at times, mixed. This review collates and reviews the clinical literature …

In recent years, rates of prescription stimulant misuse have increased among young adults
ages 18 to 25 along with increases in dispensing rates of these medications. Preliminary …

In this special issue of Drugs: education, prevention and policy, we bring together qualitative
research drawing on theoretical frameworks from diverse bodies of literature in …