Focusing the Neuroscience and Societal Implications of Cognitive Enhancers.
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Cognitive enhancement can benefit the individual and society, but also has associated risks and ethical concerns. Cognitive-enhancing drugs are used in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Nonpharmacological strategies are also emerging, which have the potential to improve motivational deficits associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms and should be prioritized for development. The increasing lifestyle use of "smart" and other drugs indicates the desire for healthy people to improve themselves. Safety and ethical implications are discussed.
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Benzhydryl Compounds, Cognition, Cognition Disorders, Ethics, Medical, Exercise, Humans, Life Style, Methylphenidate, Modafinil, Nootropic Agents, Patient Education as Topic, Video Games
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Clin Pharmacol Ther
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0009-9236
1532-6535
1532-6535
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Wiley
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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) (unknown)
Wellcome Trust (103838/Z/14/Z)
Medical Research Council (MC_U105597119)
Medical Research Council (MC_UU_00005/12)
Wellcome Trust (103838/Z/14/Z)
Medical Research Council (MC_U105597119)
Medical Research Council (MC_UU_00005/12)
Janssen/J&J, Wallitt Foundation