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Freshers & university students are being warned of the possible dangers to their health from taking powerful prescription medicines to get higher marks as a new university year begins.   The announcement comes as concerning Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) research showed 14% of those sampled were likely to buy so-called ‘smart drugs’ within the next year.

The misuse of prescription only medicines such as Modafinil and Ritalin remains prevalent despite repeated warnings against self-medication.  Possible side effects of using ‘cognitive enhancers’ include risk of dependence, cardiovascular problems and psychosis.  MHRA has recently launched the FakeMeds campaign aimed at young adults and highlighting the pitfalls of buying medicines online.   Visit www.gov.uk/fakemeds for tips on buying medicines safely online and how to avoid unscrupulous sites.

MHRA:  Freshers warned to be smart and avoid Modafinil

They may be ‘young & healthy‘ but they are ‘at risk’