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'''Wakefulness''' can be described as a decreased desire to sleep and an increased propensity to stay conscious without feeling tired. It is contrasted with [[stimulation]] in that it does not increase energy levels but instead decreases the propensity of tired, clouded, and sleep prone behavior. This effect leads to increased levels of motivation and drive to perform tasks due to an inhibition of the desire to sleep. Drugs with this specific mode of action, such as [[modafinil]] and [[noopept]] are referred to as [[Eugeroic]]s, the opposite of [[Hypnotic]]s.
'''Wakefulness''' can be described as a decreased desire to sleep and an increased propensity to stay conscious without feeling tired. It is contrasted with [[stimulation]] in that it does not increase energy levels but instead decreases the propensity of tired, clouded, and sleep prone behavior. This effect leads to increased levels of motivation and drive to perform tasks due to an inhibition of the desire to sleep. Drugs with this specific mode of action, such as [[Modafinil]] and [[Noopept]] are referred to as [[Eugeroic]]s, the opposite of [[Hypnotic]]s.
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===Psychoactive substances===
===Psychoactive substances===

Revision as of 00:03, 26 September 2015

Wakefulness can be described as a decreased desire to sleep and an increased propensity to stay conscious without feeling tired. It is contrasted with stimulation in that it does not increase energy levels but instead decreases the propensity of tired, clouded, and sleep prone behavior. This effect leads to increased levels of motivation and drive to perform tasks due to an inhibition of the desire to sleep. Drugs with this specific mode of action, such as Modafinil and Noopept are referred to as Eugeroics, the opposite of Hypnotics.

Psychoactive substances

Experience reports

Anecdotal reports which describe this effect within our experience index include:

See also