A new survey was taken in the Journal Nature, and the results show that 20% of the surveyed population (one in every five respondents) have consumed drugs to boost their brain power. The survey was initially given with no intention since the editors have no thoughts in mind that that many percentage will be actually taking the drugs to boost brains. Brendan Maher, an editor in a well known scientific publications saud the result form the survey was tremendous, and that there seem to be higher percentage of adults using these kind of drugs.

Another nonscientific survey was also conducted in 60 countries and polled 1400 people. It can be conveyed from the responses that the majority working in science fields such as biology, physics, medicine or education have consumed brain boosting drugs to enhance their concentration.

The most used drug was Ritalin, and the similar Adderall. Both are approved to treat people with ADD (attention deficit disorder), but scientists noted that the drugs will work on almost anyone who need a boost.

Other survey results taken at colleges and universities show that as many as 25% of the students (one in four students) have taken the drugs, with or without prescriptions or doctor’s orders.

The brain boosting stimulants are found to be very risky; the drugs can cause cardiovascular problems, and can lead to addiction. The long-term consumption effects are not known yet, but predicted to produce severe side effects. Half of the responders of the surveys, who use the drugs for short terms, have already reported that they face unpleasant side effects such as sleeping disorders and sleeping troubles, anxiety disorders, headaches, and other malfunctioning.

How are people getting those drugs? Some say they bought over the internet, but most say the drugs were either purchased from a pharmacist or received from a family member or a friend.

Shouldn’t the usage of such drugs should be monitored and strict laws should be applied to considering the reported side effects? Surprisingly, 23 percent of the survey responders said no!

Do you think taking those drugs to boost your brain is worth the risk? Will you take the drugs knowingly that they can cause not only cardiovascular problems, but also add on many disorders as side effect?

By: Kaung | ChitChat247.com | KMKBlog.com