Lifestyle Drugs: Concept and Impact on Society

January 2018 in “ Journal of human virology & retrovirology ”

I Mounika, B. Kalyana Ramu

baldness impotence cognitive enhancement

TLDR Lifestyle drugs are mainly used by wealthy people in India but could spread to others, affecting society and youth.

The document discussed the concept and societal impact of lifestyle drugs, such as those for baldness, impotence, and cognitive enhancement, highlighting their popularity due to media and pharmaceutical promotion. It noted the growing use of these drugs in India, especially among the upper classes, and raised concerns about their psycho-sociological effects on youth. The study emphasized the need for regulatory policies and interventions to manage their usage and mitigate negative consequences, urging the government to prioritize healthcare and education over the promotion of lifestyle drugs.

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