Autonomy and Coercion in Academic “Cognitive Enhancement” Using Methylphenidate: Perspectives of Key Stakeholders

Cynthia Forlini1, Éric Racine2
1Neuroethics Research Unit, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
2Director, Neuroethics Research Unit, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada

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