Modafinil in sports: ethical considerations

Performance enhancing agents are prohibited in athletic competition so that only athletic skills can determine outcomes. Modafinil is a novel non-addicting psychostimulant approved for treatment of narcolepsy. Does its use, especially for medical indications, violate the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code? This is discussed with reference to a current high profile case.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:biological and medical sciences
Published in:British Journal of Sports Medicine
Language:English
Published: London 2005
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2004.016303
Volume:39
Issue:4
Pages:241-244
Document types:article
Level:basic