Prevalence of the use of prescription stimulants as 'study drugs' by UK university students: A brief report

Autor:	Ffinian Jones, Philip M. Newton
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2024
Předmět:	academic integrity addiction cosmetic neurology neuroenhancement prescription stimulants Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry RC321-571
Zdroj:	Brain and Behavior, Vol 14, Iss 2, Pp n/a-n/a (2024)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	2162-3279
DOI:	10.1002/brb3.3419
Popis:	Abstract Introduction There is media concern over students using prescription stimulants as “cognitive enhancers” to try and improve their academic performance. However, there is limited evidence about the prevalence of this behaviour in the United Kingdom, or whether it has increased in recent years. Methods We review survey studies on students' use of cognitive enhancers. Results Overall reported use is low, with some inconclusive evidence that it is increasing. Use of modafinil appears to be higher than that of methylphenidate or dexamphetamine. Conclusion There is a clear need for large‐scale research in this area, using representative sampling and survey methods that protect student anonymity.
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