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Warning Against Student Miss-Use of Prescription Medicines

University students in the UK are being warned by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) of the possible dangers to their health from taking powerful prescription medicines to get higher marks.  Research has shown 14% of students sampled were likely to buy so-called ‘smart drugs’ within the next year.

The misuse of prescription-only medicines such as Modafinil, a selective, relatively weak, atypical dopamine reuptake inhibitor and Ritalin (methylphenidate) a central nervous system stimulant, remains prevalent despite repeated warnings against selfmedication.  Possible side effects of using ‘cognitive enhancers’ include risk of dependence, cardiovascular problems and psychosis, MHRA says, warning about the dangers of buying these products online.

Source: Pharmacydaily.com.au, Thursday 29 September 2016