RESEARCH is needed to determine whether significant numbers of Australian students are trying to improve their academic performance by taking diverted prescription stimulants, according to academics from three Australian universities and a Canadian research institute.
Dr Jayne Lucke, principal research fellow at the University of Queensland’s Centre for Clinical Research, said there were anecdotal reports of students taking methylphenidate and dexamphetamine, to improve concentration and memory.
I think this issue should definitely be looked at more closely! Being a student and knowing that others are taking pills to enhance their performance is firstly; unfair and secondly; a waste of time. In my opinion, it may help for the short term but think about the long term issue. It could result in every student having to take pills to keep up with the norm.