Performance Enhancing Drug in Starcraft 2? Yes. - Page 5

On April 06 2011 14:48 Nadir wrote:
What are the cognitive effects of stimulant medications? Emphasis on adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by Claire Advokat. From the Journal of Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. doi: doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2010.03.006

Abstract: The relevant literature concerning cognitive effects of amphetamine and methylphenidate, was reviewed, with an emphasis on research conducted in adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. As first-line treatment for ADHD, stimulant drugs are well-known to improve attention and concentration. Yet, there is increasing evidence that (as with children and adolescents), they do not promote learning and academic achievement in adult college students with ADHD. A review of neuropsychological studies indicates that, although response latencies are reduced, performance of ADHD adults on tests of ‘distractibility’ and ‘planning’ is also not consistently improved by stimulants. Studies in non-ADHD adults suggest that stimulants do not promote acquisition of new information, might improve retention of previously acquired information, and facilitate memory consolidation, but may actually impair performance of tasks that require adaptation, flexibility and planning. It is still not clear if improvement only occurs when there is a baseline deficit. Stimulants may influence cognition by their effects on physiological arousal. Regardless, the evidence does not support the conclusion that stimulants are cognitive enhancers.

You cannot call them performance enhancing drugs until you demonstrate that they actually enhance performance. The current evidence suggests that these drugs will have a negative impact on performance in a game like Starcraft 2. First Person Shooters on the other hand may well benefit from their use.

On April 06 2011 15:08 TeKtoniK wrote:

I am very glad to see so many of you passionately debating this issue! Keep it up!

TeKtoniK

On April 06 2011 15:08 TeKtoniK wrote:

I am very glad

TeKtoniK

On April 06 2011 15:08 TeKtoniK wrote:

glad

TeKtoniK

On April 06 2011 15:14 zanmat0 wrote:







You just don't listen, do you?

On April 06 2011 14:48 Nadir wrote:
What are the cognitive effects of stimulant medications? Emphasis on adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by Claire Advokat. From the Journal of Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. doi: doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2010.03.006

Abstract: The relevant literature concerning cognitive effects of amphetamine and methylphenidate, was reviewed, with an emphasis on research conducted in adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. As first-line treatment for ADHD, stimulant drugs are well-known to improve attention and concentration. Yet, there is increasing evidence that (as with children and adolescents), they do not promote learning and academic achievement in adult college students with ADHD. A review of neuropsychological studies indicates that, although response latencies are reduced, performance of ADHD adults on tests of ‘distractibility’ and ‘planning’ is also not consistently improved by stimulants. Studies in non-ADHD adults suggest that stimulants do not promote acquisition of new information, might improve retention of previously acquired information, and facilitate memory consolidation, but may actually impair performance of tasks that require adaptation, flexibility and planning. It is still not clear if improvement only occurs when there is a baseline deficit. Stimulants may influence cognition by their effects on physiological arousal. Regardless, the evidence does not support the conclusion that stimulants are cognitive enhancers.

You cannot call them performance enhancing drugs until you demonstrate that they actually enhance performance. The current evidence suggests that these drugs will have a negative impact on performance in a game like Starcraft 2. First Person Shooters on the other hand may well benefit from their use.

On April 06 2011 15:42 annaky wrote:
There is no doubt Adderall is performance enhancing,


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Adderall

Combination of
Dextroamphetamine Psychostimulant
Levoamphetamine Psychostimulant

Adderall is a brand-name psychostimulant medication composed of racemic amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, racemic amphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharide, and dextroamphetamine sulfate, which is thought by scientists to work by increasing the amount of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. In addition, the drug also acts as a potent dopamine reuptake inhibitor and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.[1] Adderall is widely reported to increase alertness, increase libido, increase concentration and overall cognitive performance, and, in general, improve mood, while decreasing user fatigue.[citation needed] It is available in two formulations: IR (Instant Release) and XR (Extended Release). The immediate release formulation is indicated for use in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy,[2] while the XR formulation is approved for use only with ADHD.[1]
Like other powerful stimulant drugs, such as methamphetamine and cocaine, Adderall directly affects the mesolimbic reward pathway in the brain. Because of this, Adderall has a relatively high potential for abuse and addiction, especially if the drug is misused.