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"Like putting more petrol in a car to make it go faster" - People who use ‘smart drugs’ worse at complex tasks
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/15/people-who-use-smart-drugs-worse-at-complex-tasks-study-findsResearch has found those who use medications such as Ritalin without having conditions such as ADHD actually reduce their mental performance on cognitive tasks.
The interesting point was that the meds did sometimes did have an effect, but often it was more about focusing energy in the wrong direction.
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