Stymulanty jako leki nootropowe w społeczności studenckiej
Stimulants as nootropic drugs in the student community
Author(s): Aleksandra Grześkowiak, Krystian Czernikiewicz, Ewa Jarmużek, Anita Jeleń, Michał Nowak, Anna Podolska, Piotr SkalskiSubject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: smart drugs; brain enhancement drugs; nootropics; students; academic doping
Summary/Abstract: Modern pharmacology is used not only in therapy, but also in many areas of everyday life, such as sports or science. Just as doping agents increase efficiency and strength, nootropic drugs affect the ability to concentrate and memorize, and therefore enjoy growing interest of the academic community. Most commonly used are stimulants, including amphetamine, methylphenidate, modafinil, caffeine and nicotine. Many substances commonly considered to be so-called smart drugs improve cognitive abilities, but their pro-health value is questionable. The aim of the study is to analyze various aspects of the phenomenon of using stimulants by students during studying, i.e. mechanisms of action and effectiveness, side effects and users’ awareness of the potential threats.
Journal: Sztuka Leczenia
- Issue Year: 38/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 69-77
- Page Count: 9
- Language: Polish