Smart Drug Usage Found to Impair Productivity and Performance

A study found students taking Ritalin and Adderall without ADHD had decreased accuracy and efficiency on cognitive tasks.
Participants exerted more effort and took longer to complete tasks after taking the stimulants.
Doctors report Adderall shortages are negatively impacting patients who rely on the drugs.
The drugs increase dopamine, which can lead to erratic thinking when solving complex problems.
While some subgroups showed improved performance, others had decreased performance after taking the cognitive enhancers.