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Nature 436, 1076 (25 August 2005) | doi:10.1038/4361076b; Published online 24 August 2005
Alertness drug arouses fears about 'lifestyle' misuse
Jim Giles
A drug being studied as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's can also counter the effects of sleep deprivation, a new study suggests. The finding has sparked debate over the use of 'lifestyle' drugs, which people take to make themselves feel smarter or more alert, rather than for a specific medical condition.
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