Comments on: Cognitive Enhancers are Not “Cheating”

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By: Nor Ipjes

Nor Ipjes — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:31:28 +0000

I tried “cheating” in school by getting a prescription for adderall that I didn’t need (told a new doctor that I had been on it for years, which was a lie, and she filled out a prescription for me).

My brain has felt dried up ever since. I used to have a great study ethic. And I’m not quite sure what’s happened. But I’ve lacked mental energy and clarity ever since. My grades actually went down (or, more accurately, I would get one really good grade and several other mediocre grades, mostly because of what the author notes: I would focus too much on one individual task, to the detriment of everything else–meaning most of my other papers, etc., ended up being turned in late)…

I heard there’s a difference in the way these drugs affect ppl who have ADD or ADHD and those who don’t. I imagine they help those who do. Unfortunately, I did not. And I’ve been suffering noticeable consequences ever since abusing these substances many years ago…

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By: Flo

Flo — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:56:04 +0000

I’m a middle aged woman, whose gray matter is as dry as my hair. I have 2 amazing children in college pushing the boundaries of cognitive science and astrophysics. I think I want the advantage to focus and keep up w/ the amazing ideas that are coming our way. Jeez, I’m having a hard time figuring out my retirement account. would prefer nutrition supps and mental exercises, but what the hell. ”mothers little helper”.

By: cultdream

cultdream — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:11:33 +0000

to the poster above (Marie): people will not take the drugs if they get those side effects and have any sort of sense. you can also “get anorexia” from tv right?

// in general yeah it’d be ridiculous to ban these things … i’ve been prescribed before and no longer take it, because i drink too much coffee for it to be a good idea haha (your analogy was great). //i’m sure it won’t get banned the companies that make the shit are big money anyways

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:12:20 +0000

I take Dexedrine to help combat my narcolepsy, and I wish I did not have to! There are terrible side effects caused by psycho-stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall. My doctor is always warning me about hallucinations, anorexia, obsessive-complulsive behavior, ect. And even at a rather low dosage, I am constantly dehydrated. The withdrawal symptoms are worse, including severe depression… I’m not sure that allowing these drugs on college campuses is the right thing to do.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:33:03 +0000

Well we used technology to enhance our natural abilities for millenia, why draw the line at cog-enhancers?

Pretty simple actually, side-effects and risks! You find many examples in various categories that show the same ethical boundaries. As long as the enhancement is without adding unnecessary risk for health and life it’s fair game.

As soon as the technological progress starts to endanger people regulatory action is taken.

By: Rami

Rami — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:22:20 +0000

I totally agree with much of what is written. I can relate. However, I’m personally not for “drugs”. Simply put, there is too much going on in each capsule that presents side effects potentially greater than any short term gains. I do believe in better nutrition and a way to use nutrients as brain or body supplements to help boost our brain performance. After all, there are studies that show our brains begin to slow as early as when we are in our 20s. I don’t ever take medications such as Adderall but because I’ve had comprehension and focus challenges since I was young, I decided to find a solution. [SPAM portion of comment redacted]

LOL. I love Benkyouburito’s comment. I agree.. it’s not about taking something to help you out… it’s about what you opt to ingest… I suppose?

By: Jillinthebox

Jillinthebox — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:43:03 +0000

Is it common for college students to take Ritalin or Adderall for focus, even if they are not prescribed?

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:30:42 +0000

I don’t need to be on cognitive enhancers to waste an hour or three wikisurfing! That said, my drug of choice is phosphodatylserine, which can be purchased in its unpurified form as soy lecithin. I don’t think it allows me to concentrate any better so much as it just calms me down. And it might be a placebo effect, but whatever works, right?

By: BenkyouBurito

BenkyouBurito — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:32:30 +0000

There is a stigmat attached to drug therepy, that it is only appropriate when treating pathology. Surgury to treat a hideous but non-malignant mole or a hairy birthmark or countless vanities is perfectly acceptable. But I exibit a moral defect for wanting better con centration than I was born with. Perhaps athletes should compete with the feet they were born with instead of ‘cheating’ by wearing shoes.

By: jmoening

jmoening — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:31:05 +0000

“but the drugs don’t but an iota … ” You mean “put”?

By: Msafwan

Msafwan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:26:20 +0000

If student can be given the choice to choose either a drug-enhanced brain or mentally enhanced brain: then was that choice a fair choice?

Because: drug-enhancement seems to be an easy choice (because drug is an obvious solution to this hard problem of the mind), while the mental discipline path seem to be consisting of some undefined solution that is (perhaps) only obtainable by wisdom or age (and may be subjective).

If students are given the choice to take drug-enhancement (or to perform (an obscure) mental discipline) to allow them to pass exam; then EVERYONE will definitely take drug-enhancement… (except the one who is already has the solution).
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I think the choice is not a fair choice.

By: Wesley

Wesley — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:22:29 +0000

As a person who has been taking Concerta for half my life, I have to agree with you. It makes it easier to block out distractions, but does not provide any motivation. That part I have to take care of myself.