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Date:4/9/2008

the medication to improve their performance, and they love the way it makes them feel," Volkow said. "There is a greater risk of eventually becoming dependent on these stimulant medications. These medications can produce dependence, like methamphetamine and cocaine," she said.

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To learn more about so-called "smart drugs," visit the University of Washington.



SOURCE: Nora Volkow, M.D., director, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse, Bethesda, Md.; Nature, April 10, 2008


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