Cognitive-enhancing drugs in the healthy population: Fundamental drawbacks and researcher roles

Choy, Tsee Leng (2015) Cognitive-enhancing drugs in the healthy population: Fundamental drawbacks and researcher roles. Cogent Psychology, 2 (101157). pp. 1-5. ISSN 2331-1908

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Abstract

The use of pharmacological cognitive enhancers (PCEs) in the healthy population is a controversial topic with numerous and expansive repercussions. By outlining common proponent arguments on the current PCE state of affairs, the definition of normality, and the complex regulation of PCEs, this article addresses why the mainstream use of PCEs in the healthy population is still disadvantageous overall. In this respect, the influence and roles of researchers to the society are emphasized in bringing the focus back to the fundamental issues, which is crucial in deciphering its controversy and avoiding costly societal, research credibility and ethical implications.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	No 1011579
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R5-920 Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Kampus Kesihatan (Health Campus) > Pusat Pengajian Sains Kesihatan (School of Health Sciences) > Article
Depositing User:	Mr Noorazilan Noordin
Date Deposited:	22 Jan 2018 04:58
Last Modified:	22 Jan 2018 04:58
URI:	http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/38460

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