Article. "The New Illicit Drug" Flashcards

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What is the drug Adderall prescribed for?

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Adderall prescribed for ADD/ADHD

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What did the authors in the December issue of Nature believe about cognitive enhancing drugs?

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They suggested making such medications available to people who merely want to sharpen their brains or improve their performance

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What might be an argument against healthy people taking performance-enhancing drugs?

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With Adderall and Ritalin, the “;; ~l risks include addiction, a racing heart, -‘.. increased anxiety and insonmia.

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Which Connecticut University was featured in this article?

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UCONN

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