"These are academics working in scientific institutions," Ruth Francis, who handles press relations for the group, told AFP. The survey focused on three drugs widely available by prescription or via the Internet. Ritalin, a trade name for methylphenidate, is a stimulant normally used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, especially in children. Modafinil -- marketed at Provigil -- is prescribed to treat sleep disorders, but is also effective against general fatigue and jet lag.
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