• winterayars@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    There’s a reason tech workers and college students in demanding degrees are all on Adderall (aka amphetamines).

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        1 year ago

        A number of clinical trials have shown improved academic and occupational cognitive performance using psychostimulants in therapeutic doses. This includes improved inhibitory control, memory recall, and awakefulness. Some studies have even shown a measurable (4-5 points) increase in performance when taking an IQ test.