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Research Article

Prevalence of Legal, Prescription, and Illegal Drugs Aiming at Cognitive Enhancement across Sociodemographic Groups in Germany

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Received 11 Nov 2023, Accepted 19 Mar 2024, Published online: 18 Apr 2024

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