Abstract
Burnout syndrome refers to exhaustion, cynicism and inefficiency. It can occur at work or in an academic environment. The stressful lifestyle of students and the risk of anxiety, depression and sleep disorders due to the high academic demand are risk factors for burnout syndrome. As a result of the high prevalence of burnout syndrome, there is a high risk of the use of psicoestimulantes or known as smart drugs in 13.1%. Among the most consumed psychostimulants without a medical prescription, modafinil and with a medical prescription, methylphenidate. Within the studied sample, 84.5% presented high or very high levels of exhaustion. 80% of the subjects who consume modafinil use it with the purpose to improve their academic performance and increase their concentration, however the drug is indicated in drowsiness, sleep disorders. About 100% of those who consume methylphenidate do so by medical prescription.
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