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ADHD Medications Boost Brain Power?
By Rory Stern | December 9, 2008
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For a long time now, there has been a great debate about whether or not stimulant medications (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall) offer those taking it an advantage. After all, the medication’s purpose is to help improve focus, attention, and concentration.
Who wouldn’t benefit from that?
Back in college, I remember students talking about using these medications like this (even those not prescribed) during exams or finals. **This is something I DO NOT encourage or advise!
I’ve really stayed away from this discussion because quite honestly, it ranks up there about whether or not ADHD is even a real condition. You all know how I feel about that…
Anyway, last night, my wife called my attention to a renewed debate about whether or not stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall offer students an unfair advantage? The information I found suggests no evidence to support this benefit, but what frightens me the most is that we are having this discussion. It’s NOT a good idea to suggest we supplement our childrens “diets’” with mind enhancing medication.
I found the following blog post on the US News and World Report website – if you’d like to read more.
For me — there are plenty of other natural ways to improve focus, concentration, working memory, and more…
What do you think?
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