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Table 3 Pro-cognitive effectiveness of potential PN substances

From: Pharmacological Neuroenhancement: teachers’ knowledge and attitudes–Results from a survey study among teachers in Germany

PN substance

Pro-cognitive effectiveness for PN in general

No substance

34.9 % (n = 59)

Ginkgo biloba

7.1 % (n = 12)

Energy drinks

29.6 % (n = 50)

Caffeine tablets

42 % (n = 71)

MPH

25.4 % (n = 43)

AMPH

7.1 % (n = 12)

Atomoxetin

1.2 % (n = 2)

Modafinil

0 % (n = 0)

Antidementia drugs

1.2 % (n = 2)

Illicit AMPH

11.2 % (n = 19)

Ecstasy/ MDMA

11.8 % (n = 20)

Cocaine

11.2 % (n = 19)

Ephedrin

4.7 % (n = 8)

Cannabis

3 % (n = 5)

  1. 66.3 % (n = 169) answered that question
  2. AMPH amphetamines, MPH Methylphenidate, PN pharmacological neuroenhancement