Professionals' attitudes towards the use of cognitive enhancers in academic settings.

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Professionals' attitudes towards the use of cognitive enhancers in academic settings.

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Introduction and aimsThe non-medical use of prescription stimulants such as methylphenidate, dexamphetamine and modafinil is increasing in popularity within tertiary academic settings. There is a paucity of information on awareness, attitudes, and acceptability by professionals of use in this context. This study aimed to investigate professionals' knowledge of and attitudes towards the use of cognitive enhancers (CEs) in academic settings, and their willingness to use a hypothetical CE.Design...

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Journal article

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2020-01

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Ram, Sanyogita Sanya / Russell, Bruce / Kirkpatrick, Carl / Stewart, Kay / Scahill, Shane / Henning, Marcus / Curley, Louise / Hussainy, Safeera

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https://hdl.handle.net/2292/65307

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Humans / Dextroamphetamine / Methylphenidate / Central Nervous System Stimulants / Attitude of Health Personnel / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Cognition / Students / Universities / Adult / Aged / Middle Aged / Health Personnel / New Zealand / Female / Male / Prescription Drugs / Young Adult / Surveys and Questionnaires / Modafinil / 4203 Health Services and Systems / 42 Health Sciences / Science & Technology / Multidisciplinary Sciences / Science & Technology - Other Topics / ILLICIT USE / PRESCRIPTION STIMULANTS / HEALTHY-INDIVIDUALS / NONMEDICAL USE / MEDICAL USE / DIVERSION / MOTIVES

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