MAGA panics before Donald Trump's first debate with Biden

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They're more likely using "wakefulness promoting agents" like modafinil and armodafinil (Provogil/Nuvigil respectively, or probably some better shit in the same class) which are actually kind of amazing and I have zero issue with them taking it.

Non-euphoric, and as far as I'm aware, not physically habit forming; it just keeps you awake and alert, I don't know how else to describe it. Essentially none of the side effects (pleasurable or not) of traditional stimulants. After about 8-10 hours you sleep pretty ok.

I'm really not sure why these drugs haven't become more popular over the last decade or two... Probably the whole "not habit forming" thing.

I've got a stash that I've had in a drawer for 5+ years and I'll take one like three times a year or something as needed.

Probably because modafinil carries some risky nasty side effects that adderall doesn't.

Are they rare? Yes.

Are they deadly? Also yes.

I’ve got a stash that I’ve had in a drawer for 5+ years and I’ll take one like three times a year or something as needed.

Yo, I just re-read your comment. Yeah, that's... not good. Modafinil is deffo one of those ones youre supposed to titrate off of and going off of it cold turkey or only using it here and there is one of the ways to get those really dangerous side effects. Please stop this.

There is no titrating off a single dose, what do you mean? Titration would require taking the drug regularly for a period of time and then stopping.

I think you misunderstood what I said. I take one on the super rare occasion that I feel I need it, which probably averages out to like 3 times a year or less. There is nothing dangerous about that, and if you think there is then you're misinformed.

not physically habit forming; it just keeps you awake and alert...

The military would like to know your location as it keeps having problems with minor issues like sailors falling asleep while driving ships.

Jokes aside, these are incredibly habit forming in the wrong environments. Under supervision and attempting to stabilize your sleep schedule they're great. But the abuse envelope is huge, from truckers to cops.