Some students at universities in the UK, like Leora, have resorted to taking drugs normally given to people suffering from conditions like attention deficit disorder.

These so-called "smart drugs" are available online without a prescription, yet they can cause tremors and weight loss, and their long term side effects are poorly understood.

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