Smart drugs pose special risks to the developing brain of young people
– It was found that any short-term boost in mental performance due to smart drugs may come at a heavy cost: a long-term decrease in brain plasticity, necessary for task switching, planning ahead, and adaptive flexibility in behavior.
* published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. MAY 2014
– http://healthresearchreport.me/2014/05/16/smart-drugs-i-e-methylphenidate-sold-as-ritalin-and-concerta-pose-special-risks-to-the-developing-brain-of-young-people/ — at Vitamin and Herb Stores.
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