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Reining in the pharmacological enhancement train: we should remain vigilant about regulatory standards for prescribing controlled substances.

Author: Drabiak-SyedKatherine

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Overview

This article challenges the ethical and legal implications of prescribing psychopharmacological enhancement drugs to patients. Prescribing a controlled substance such as modafinil for performance enhancement and sleep avoidance runs contrary to a physician's ethical duty to the patient and the standard of practice set forth in legal requirements governing the prescription of controlled substances.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
This article challenges recent assumptions that physicians may ethically and legally prescribe psychopharmacological enhancement drugs to patients and the counterintuitive notion that in some cases ingesting an enhancement drug constitutes the more ethical choice than foregoing this option. Enhancem...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-720X.2011.00596.x

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Pharmacological Enhancement: Navigating the Desert of Ethics

This study explores the ethical landscape of pharmacological enhancement, a controversial topic that raises questions about the boundaries of medical intervention. The authors, like ethical philosophers debating the limits of human potential, examine the use of modafinil, a medication that can enhance alertness and focus. They challenge the notion that prescribing modafinil for performance enhancement is ethically justified. They argue that using modafinil for these reasons can lead to potentially harmful side effects and addiction, raising concerns about the responsible use of medications and the ethical obligations of healthcare providers.

Pharmacological Enhancement: A Sandstorm of Ethical Concerns

This study raises critical ethical questions about the use of modafinil for performance enhancement. The authors argue that prescribing this medication for such purposes can lead to potentially harmful side effects and addiction, highlighting the need for careful consideration and ethical guidelines regarding the use of medications for non-medical purposes.

Navigating the Desert of Ethics with Clarity

This research emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations when exploring the use of medications for non-medical purposes. The authors' arguments about the potential risks and ethical dilemmas associated with modafinil use highlight the need for clear ethical guidelines and informed decision-making regarding pharmacological enhancement.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

The desert of ethics can be a complex and challenging landscape, with shifting sands of morality and the potential for unforeseen consequences. This study navigates this desert with clarity, raising important ethical questions about the use of modafinil for performance enhancement. It underscores the need for responsible use of medications and thoughtful consideration of the potential risks and ethical implications associated with pharmacological enhancement.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2011-09-22
  2. Date Revised 2018-12-01
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

21561522

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1111/j.1748-720X.2011.00596.x

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