'Smart' drugs, according to a study, can reduce productivity in people without ADHD.

Published Date: 21 Jun 2023

A recent study from the Universities of Cambridge and Melbourne suggests that cognitive enhancers, or "smart" drugs, may actually be inhibiting neurotypical workers and students. This study was published in Science Advances.

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