Brain Doping Popular Among Academics
In Nature magazines survey the readers was asked about their use of cognition-enhancing drugs. The poll was taken aproximately 1400 readers which most of was scientists and others indicated they were academics or journalists. The results showed 86 percent of the participants had used brain enhancing drugs to improve concentration.
The survey was focused on three drugs: beta blockers, Ritalin, and Provigil. Beta blockers are often prescribed for cardiac problems, whereas Ritalin (methylphenidate) is normally prescribed for individuals suffering from ADHD. Provigil (modafinil) is normally prescribed for sleeping disorders. The given options were “never used”, “used with prescription for a medically diagnosed condition”, and “used for non-medical reasons”.