eulerlagrange

I've recently been surprised to discover that a few of my friends are choosing to use nicotine to help them with focus, even though they are not ex-smokers.

I decided to look into it, and it turns out that there are documented health benefits of nicotine for some people. 🧵

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I approve 

https://x.com/jeremyphoward/status/1883294486102741498?s=46

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Discuss the benefits of Modafinil over nicotine if any...

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@atlas change to pharmacist 

Discuss the benefits of Modafinil over nicotine if any...

@aviationdoctor.eth you probably are tracking this stuff...

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Modafinil doesn't really improve focus. It gives a consistent feeling of wakefulness. Basically, the chemical your brain produces that wakes you up when you have to pee gets some extra production.

I haven't used any for like 20 years, but it's neat for what it is. Keeps you awake without any jitters or buzz etc.

Ya the diuretic to wake you 

I was on it when I was in D.C. a lot...(Prescribed)

It doesn't have a negative health effect until 30+ hours of no sleep or something like that. It will keep you up no matter what.

After being prescribed it I read about it being basically the drug "limitless" is about.

True which is why I like modafinil, I've personally never used Adderall (well the good stuff, they trialed some extended release)

I was one of the first in military medicine to be prescribed Marinol (THC) for reasons other than cancer...

My drive was crazy back then (I was in Honduras doing ear surgeries 6 weeks after a back fusion)

I see you are in Portland! I'm in Olympia

I feel like adderall etc is more like the limitless drug 😄

These days I get what I need from caffeine, properly scheduled. Sleep is good, and I've found you still accumulate sleep debt with modafinil. I've also found that amphetamines like adderall etc are great in the moment, but suck long term.