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#112 - Should College Students Be Allowed To Take Smart Drugs?

#112 - Should College Students Be Allowed To Take Smart Drugs?

FromOpen to Debate


#112 - Should College Students Be Allowed To Take Smart Drugs?

FromOpen to Debate

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Nov 9, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If you could take a pill that would help you study and get better grades, would you? Off-label use of “smart drugs” – pharmaceuticals meant to treat disorders like ADHD, narcolepsy, and Alzheimer’s – are becoming increasingly popular among college students hoping to get ahead. But is this cheating? Should their use as cognitive enhancers be approved by the FDA, the medical community, and society at large? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Nov 9, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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