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Drugs April 2022 PMID 35366192

Benefits and Harms of 'Smart Drugs' (Nootropics) in Healthy Individuals.

Fabrizio Schifano, Valeria Catalani, Safia Sharif, Flavia Napoletano, John Martin Corkery, Davide Arillotta, Suzanne Fergus, Alessandro Vento, Amira Guirguis

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What people are saying

The discussions include mentions of the article's evaluation of cognitive enhancers, with some posts questioning their efficacy, such as 'Los potenciadores cognitivos suelen ser percibidos por los usuarios como eficaces,' highlighting user perceptions, while others reference the article directly. The tone is inquisitive and cautious, reflecting a general interest and recognition of ongoing debates about the social and health impacts of nootropics.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions reflect a neutral stance, with some acknowledging the uncertainties and risks while others are more skeptical or curious about the benefits.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, as evidenced by questions about the research and comments about the effectiveness of nootropics.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to the article and personal opinions, indicating a moderate level of in-depth discussion and analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall conversation seems more informational than transformational, with little indication that opinions are strongly influenced or that the article is causing significant shifts in perspective.

Abstract in brief

  • Smart drugs, also known as nootropics or cognitive enhancers, are used by healthy people like students and workers to boost memory, attention, and learning, but their effects on non-impaired brains are still unclear.
  • While users often believe these substances are effective, evidence suggests their benefits may be temporary and accompanied by serious risks such as cardiovascular issues, neurological problems, and potential for addiction.
  • The nonmedical use of these drugs raises ethical, legal, and public health concerns, highlighting the urgent need for more research to understand their social, psychological, and biological impacts.
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☾ divya
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Jul 31, 2022 · 19 likes · 3 shares · 9,109 followers View post →
Claudio Vidal
@claudiovidalg · X

"Los potenciadores cognitivos suelen ser percibidos por los usuarios como eficaces, con informes anecdóticos y entusiastas; sin embargo, su eficacia en individuos sanos es incierta y cualquier mejora informada es temporal". https://t.co/xBR2zhy3vA https://t.co/G0j4o63Zbk

Apr 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,552 followers View post →
NeuroClass
@neuroclass1 · X

Jul 18, 2023 · 1 like · 10,107 followers View post →
Brain Updates ⚡️
@brainupdates · X

Schifano, Fabrizio et al. “Benefits and Harms of 'Smart Drugs' (Nootropics) in Healthy Individuals.” Drugs, 10.1007/s40265-022-01701-7. 2 Apr. 2022, doi:10.1007/s40265-022-01701-7 >Anyone read this paper?

Apr 15, 2022 · 1 like · 4,742 followers View post →
Society for the Study of Addiction
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Benefits and Harms of ‘Smart Drugs’ (Nootropics) in Healthy Individuals. Drugs (2022).https://t.co/z8aILH5Wqu https://t.co/q6VoyEaDZs

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Docteur Denys
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comment booster son cerveau avec des #nootropiques: mythe ou réalité ? Si le sujet vous intéresse, dites le moi #biohacking https://t.co/2A9OwM2hxN

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☾ divya
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Brain Updates ⚡️
@brainupdates · X

Schifano, Fabrizio et al. “Benefits and Harms of 'Smart Drugs' (Nootropics) in Healthy Individuals.” Drugs, 10.1007/s40265-022-01701-7. 2 Apr. 2022, doi:10.1007/s40265-022-01701-7 >Anyone read this paper?

Apr 15, 2022 · 1 like · 4,742 followers View post →
Claudio Vidal
@claudiovidalg · X

"Los potenciadores cognitivos suelen ser percibidos por los usuarios como eficaces, con informes anecdóticos y entusiastas; sin embargo, su eficacia en individuos sanos es incierta y cualquier mejora informada es temporal". https://t.co/xBR2zhy3vA https://t.co/G0j4o63Zbk

Apr 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,552 followers View post →
Society for the Study of Addiction
@SSA_Addiction · X

Benefits and Harms of ‘Smart Drugs’ (Nootropics) in Healthy Individuals. Drugs (2022).https://t.co/z8aILH5Wqu https://t.co/q6VoyEaDZs

Apr 7, 2022 · 8,770 followers View post →
Society for the Study of Addiction
@addiction-ssa.org · Bluesky

Benefits and Harms of ‘Smart Drugs’ (Nootropics) in Healthy Individuals. Drugs (2022).https://buff.ly/3JjAYp3

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