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Fair play? How ‘smart drugs’ are making workplaces more competitive

In a recent review paper, Sahakian et al. found that people are increasingly using performance-enhancing drugs for common tasks ranging from sitting examinations to giving presentations and conducting important negotiations. These “cognitive enhancers” – such as antidepressants, beta blockers (used to treat heart conditions or anxiety) or “smart drugs” – can boost energy and mood, helping us to perform better with less sleep. But is it safe for healthy individuals to take such drugs? And is it right?

Read the recent article in The Conversation here. 

Posted on 11/07/2016