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		raxxorrax on Jan 25, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: An Experience with Modafinil I doubt that people consume coffee because of its cognitive enhancing effect though. I don't really believe there are no side effects, ritalin and coffee certainly have some. I also wouldn't want to use cognitive enhancers to solve problems. That said, I think it shouldn't be illegal.

mannerheim on Jan 25, 2022 [–]

Plenty of people specifically consume coffee to keep awake. Or smoke to improve alertness.

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