Modafinil in schizophrenia: is the risk worth taking?

But is helping you worth the risk? Defining Prosocial Risk Taking in adolescence

Recent work has shown that the same neural circuitry that typically underlies risky behaviors also contributes to prosocial behaviors. Despite the striking overlap between two seemingly distinct behavioral patterns, little is known about how risk taking and prosociality interact and inform adolescent decision making. We review literature on adolescent brain development as it pertains to risk ta...

Modafinil and armodafinil in schizophrenia.

What Might Be the Positive Spin-Offs Associated With Modafinil or Armodafinil Use in This Patient? Racemic modafinil and its R-isomer armodafinil are approved treatments for the excessive daytime drowsiness associated with narcolepsy, shift work, and obstructive sleep apnea1; therefore, either of these drugs could benefit Mr P. In schizophrenia, modafinil and armodafinil have been prescribed, s...

The Consequences of State-Level Intrusions: A Risk Worth Taking?

Over the years states have intruded the cyberspace of other states. Does the offending state consider the consequences it may face for the intrusion under international law and/or at international level? Is the position at present so uncertain that a state may decide that the risk is worth taking in view of the problems experienced with establishing attribution or is the injured state being sec...

Oil Sands Development: A Health Risk Worth Taking?

Ephedra—Is It Worth the Risk?

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