"Smart" drugs are more popular—and more dangerous—than ever

by Childrens Hospital Boston staff on October 8, 2009

rx pillsA new article in the Journal of Medical Ethics suggests that the number of students using cognitive enhancers, or so-called “smart” drugs, to boost their scholastic performance is on the rise. Children’s experts have certainly noticed the alarming trend. In this story, we take a look at the issue.

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