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ADHD Drugs Do Not Improve Cognition in Healthy College Students

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2018

Researchers report, contrary to popular belief, Adderall and other ADHD drugs do not improve cognition in healthy college students. Instead, they may impair cognitive function. ... Read More...

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ADHD Drug Increases Glutamate and Positive Emotion in Healthy People

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2018

A new study reveals a psychostimulant prescribed for ADHD increases glutamate in the brains of healthy people, resulting in more positive emotions.... Read More...

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How Serotonin Contributes to Cocaine’s Allure

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2017

A new study reinforces the idea that serotonin, a molecule associated with mood, directly contributes to the actions of cocaine.... Read More...

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‘Smart’ Drugs Won’t Make Smart People Smarter

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2014

According to a new study, the 'smart drug' Modafinil had negative effects on healthy people. ... Read More...

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