Brain Gain

     The article discusses the use of neuroenhancing drugs in schools and the workplace. Some neuroenhancing drugs include adderall and provigil. The main controversies presented in the article is whether these neuroenhancing drugs should be allowed, are they considered cheating, and what are the side effect of taking these drugs.
     These drugs are used to help one achieve their full potential and allows them to be more efficient when he/she is working, studying, or taking tests which creates an unfair advantage for the user. Contrary to belief, these drugs don't make one smarter, however they do allow one to work more efficiently. The motive to take this drug is a competitive society where everyone is trying to be the best, and as a result these drugs become more common in the workplace and college. The drug has some side effects, but none are major resulting in casual use of the drug.
     The benefits of neuroenhancing drugs outweigh the cons which results in the increasing use of these drugs. Controlling the use of these drugs can be difficult because people with A.D.H.D use the same drugs and it's easily prescribed by a doctor. The fact that it's easy to access and the eagerness of students to function at higher levels, make these drugs a very attractive option.

     The interesting thing I found about this article is how casual people take Adderall. All drugs have some sort of negative side effect to the body, so it's really surprising how people take Adderall like it's candy. Casually taking drugs that aren't essential for living sounds silly to me, but I guess it's easy to get hooked to any drug.