Cosmetic Neurology & Neuro Enhancers

by metavalent

Reprinted from NPR.org.<blockquote>Listen to Fresh Air from WHYY, April 20, 2009· In the modern world of busy schedules and busier lives, some people are turning to “neuro-enhancing” drugs to gain a competitive edge.

Proponents of “cosmetic neurology” say that the drugs allow people to reach their full potential, while critics warn that the drugs have not been tested for off-label uses, and that some may be addictive or harmful.</blockquote>Read: Brain Gain, by Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker. April 27, 2009.