Comments on: Smart drugs. A smart idea?

By: well now

well now — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:34:25 +0000

for all you people who think that being “focused” isnt a definite advantage mabey you should contemplate this next time your gona have a surgery. Would you want the surgeon who daydreams as he cuts you open or the one who is “focused”. The ability to focus leads to the ability to comprehend and remember the information you’ve just read, thus making you smarter. So yes they are infact “smart drugs”, and they do give an unfair advantage.

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:06:04 +0000

Hello,

I think there is confusion about “smart drugs”.

Providual and Ritalin are not smart drugs, they only keep a person awake and more alert or “focused” so they can study more. These are only temporary “side effects” of these drugs.

Smart drugs or nootropics are drugs that improve your brains ability and are not the same as the above drugs.

I would not take ritalin but have concidered taking nootropics such as practicum, hygiene, Choline, and an omega 3 together.

Please excuse my misspellings(see why I am thinking about nootropics) – thanks

By: P

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:00:36 +0000

One thing that concerns me is the nootropics such as Phenibut. These have only been tested on animals yet people are taking them to decrease anxiety and improve mood. I worry about the longterm problems these drugs could cause.

By: RJ

RJ — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:47:18 +0000

Dont take any of these drugs, No test is risk having a heart attack or worse.

I HAVE A 10 YRS OF SCHOOLING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AND BELIEVE ME, IM NOT THAT SMART.

WHEN I WAS HAVING TROUBLE IN A PARTICULAR CLASS, I POSTED UP FOR A STUDY BUDDY,,, AND WE HELPED EACH OTHER OUT…

THE ONLY DRUG (TECHNICALLY IT IS) I TOOK WAS COFFEE, AND PROTEIN SHAKES…..

REMEMBER THE ONLY EASY DAY WAS YESTERDAY!!!!!

By: Psyshrink

Psyshrink — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:58:14 +0000

Very informative article…and very unsettling. The belief that one should be able to pop a pill to make their world shinier, faster, smarter is predominate in the fast paced societies of the West. Those that opt for hard work and determination can find themselves left behind–but those that decide to take up tablets to get ahead might find that they burn out rather quickly in the end.