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Wellness Wednesday: Understanding Drug Stimulants

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Charlie Neibergall
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Associated Press

Some prescription stimulants intended to treat attention deficit disorder, have a history of misuse by people who are seeking a “brain boost.”

The problem has been acute among young college students. 

A new study out of the University of California suggests that nonmedical use of stimulants brings with it negatives than positives.

Today on Wellness Wednesday, understanding stimulants, and more. 

 
Guests:

  • Sara Mednick, sleep expert and cognitive neuroscientist,
  • Marci Lobel, Professor, Social and Health Psychology,
  • Melanie Potock, & Feeding Specialist, author of several books on children nutritional health

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