Modafinil's effect on the brain suggests it could be addictive for some.
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Ledford, H. Cognitive enhancement drug may also cause addiction. Nature (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2009.170
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2009.170