Brain Boosters, How should we deal with cognitive-enhancing drugs?


	Brain Boosters, How should we deal with cognitive-enhancing drugs?

wildcat

4-19-2009 8:24 PM

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brain boosters, cognitive enhancers

wildcat says:

an insightful and down to earth perspective, recommend reading all of it

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4-20-2009 2:16 PM

Oortcloud

I need those drugs so bad now that I'm getting older!

4-27-2009 6:06 PM

EugeneRealtor2002

just always test yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and a few other ways.

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