Efficacy and Effectiveness of Nootropics vs Prescription Stimulants on Academic Performance in College Students-A Scoping Review

Reginald B O’Hara, Connor D O’Hara and Samir Lohana
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Reginald B O’Hara: The University of Texas at El Paso, USA
Connor D O’Hara: Miami University, USA
Samir Lohana: Emory University, USA

Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2023, vol. 48, issue 4, 39946-39955

Abstract: Prescription stimulants are commonly referred to as “smart drugs†and are misused by many college students with hopes of improving academic performance. Other non- stimulants, such as nootropics, have been studied using animal models and may provide similar cognitiveenhancing properties as prescription stimulants. However, significant literature gaps exist regarding their overall efficacy and effectiveness.

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Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2023.48.007688

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