The use of prescription stimulants to enhance academic performance among college students in health care programs

Journal of Physician Assistant Education

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 15-22

  Herman, Lawrence ^a   Shtayermman, Oren ^a   Aksnes, Brittany ^a   Anzalone, Michelle ^a   Cormerais, Andre ^a   Liodice, Christina ^a  

^a NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

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EID: 84856249310     PISSN: 19419430     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01367895-201122040-00003     Document Type: Article

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