Pharmaceutical Stimulants

create an initial post (minimum 200 words) to the topic below, explaining your position of being either for or against the proposal. ————————————————- Discuss the pros and cons of legitimately using pharmaceutical stimulants – such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, and modafinil – for cognitive enhancement by ″normal″ individuals. By ″legitimate use″ we mean subject to being openly researched, eligible for approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and able to be commercially advertised, i.e., as is standard for pharmaceuticals and their accepted (FDA-approved) uses. By ″cognitive enhancement″ we mean aiding study in school, improved mental performance in a variety of situations, etc. By ″normal″ we mean not having a diagnosed psychiatric or medical condition for which the stimulant might be prescribed. These recommended reading materials may assist you in formulating your response: