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Dr Sanil Rege - The Truth About Modafinil & Armodafinil: Not the Limitless Pill You Think
The Truth About Modafinil & Armodafinil: Not the Limitless Pill You Think
This video explains how Modafinil and Armodafinil really work in the brain, where they help clinically, where they don’t, and why they’re not the “limitless” smart drugs many people imagine. In this episode, Dr Sanil Rege (MBBS, MRCPsych, FRANZCP) – consultant psychiatrist and educator – breaks down the neuroscience, clinical uses, off-label hype and risks of Modafinil and Armodafinil. We’ll look at dopamine, norepinephrine, orexin, histamine and GABA systems, how these medicines stabilise arousal, and what that actually means for narcolepsy, shift work, obstructive sleep apnoea, depression, ADHD and so-called “cognitive enhancement." ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – The “limitless pill” myth vs neuroscience 1:33 – Backstory: Adrafinil, Modafinil & military use 2:36 – Modafinil vs Armodafinil: racemic mix vs R-enantiomer 3:38 – How they work in the brain (dopamine, norepinephrine, Orexin, histamine & GABA: stabilising wakefulness) 5:02 – Approved uses: narcolepsy, shift work, OSA residual sleepiness 5:27 – Off-label use in depression & ADHD 6:36 – Smart drugs, cognitive enhancement & “performance debt” 7:35 – Side effects, rare risks & addiction potential 8:15 – Should healthy people use Modafinil? Clinical takeaways #modafinil #armodafinil #smartdrugs #sleepmedicine #narcolepsy #ADHD #psychopharmacology #mentalhealth #DrRege #PsychiatrySimplified #TheAcademyByPsychScene Relevant Resources: 1. Adult ADHD Clinical Training Program | 6-Course Series for Psychiatrists & GPs-https://www.academy.psychscene.com/courses/clinical-excellence-in-adult-adhd/ 2. Sleep And Psychiatry: Neuropsychiatric and Precision Approaches- https://www.academy.psychscene.com/courses/sleep-and-psychiatry/ 👉Psychiatry Training: https://www.academy.psychscene.com ADHD Playlist : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0KZkVDyoOEOaE9DoJgpXzCXi_0b4sZz&si=qeae_JcxvJVwUh1M 🎓RESOURCES BY PSYCH SCENE: 🌐The Academy by Psych Scene: PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION REDEFINED https://academy.psychscene.com/ Revolutionary psychiatry learning. 🌐Psych Scene Hub: PSYCHIATRY TEXTBOOK OF THE FUTURE https://psychscenehub.com/ The Hub is devoted to making you a better mental health professional. Our team of academic and clinical experts bring you powerful summaries, videos and interviews in psychiatry and neurosciences. 🌐Psych Interview Online: REAL WORLD SKILLS FOR REAL WORLD SUCCESS https://www.psychinterview.com/ The Psych Interview online courses offer high-quality training to help you improve your psychiatric interview skills through self-study. 🌐Psych Scene Online: THE ONLINE COURSES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED https://ranzcpexams.psychscene.com/ Learn at your own pace with the RANZCP Written Exam prep online courses. 🌐Psych Scene: THE PSYCHIATRY TRAINING EXPERTS https://psychscene.com/ Psych Scene offers specialised training and professional development for Psychiatry Trainees, Psychiatrists, General Practitioners and Mental Health Practitioners. -- 📱SOCIALS Subscribe for weekly videos on Psychiatry and Neuroscience: Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/PsychSceneHub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychiatry.excellence/ – 👋 LET’S CONNECT! Follow Sanil Rege on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanilrege
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December 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Frank Finger and beloved muster dog Annie's emotional final TV appearance #musterdogs #frankfinger #annie
Frank Finger and beloved muster dog Annie's emotional final TV appearance
From hit series Muster Dogs to a new television show, Frank Finger and his beloved kelpie Annie's unbreakable bond steals the spotlight once again.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The sweet spirit 'steeped in tradition' that's becoming trendy #Lemons #Limoncello #Alcohol
The sweet spirit 'steeped in tradition' that's becoming trendy
South Australian distillers are tapping into a growing global thirst for limoncello and finding a new market for lemons and grape spirit.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Farmers feeling 'forgotten' as environment, land clearing laws tightened #environmentallaws #federal #australia
Farmers feeling 'forgotten' as environment, land clearing laws tightened
Queensland producers say a blanket approach to environmental laws will restrict their ability to manage land sustainably and responsibly.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Three Selves We Carry Around Richard Nicholas #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #Nicholls
The Three Selves We Carry Around
You’re not one self. You’re three of them, all trying their best.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky. #FeaturedContent #HealthWellness #Alabama @goodmenproject
Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky.
The 27-year-old resident of Bloomington, Indiana, has a pacemaker and a painful joint disease. The post Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky. appeared first on The Good Men Project.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Sexism, harassment and inflexibility drive women out of winemaking #wine #industry #women
Sexism, harassment and inflexibility drive women out of winemaking
Among the main factors contributing to women leaving Australia's wine industry were sexism, discrimination, and a lack of flexibility, a nationwide study has found.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ambiguously Brown: Navigating Mixed Identity with Zozan Balci
Ambiguously Brown: Navigating Mixed Identity with Zozan Balci
Zozan Balci is a researcher and author who explores the lived experiences of mixed heritage individuals navigating cultural in-betweenness. Born in Germany to Italian and Turkish migrant parents, Zozan lost her ability to speak Turkish as a child - a loss that sparked years of reflection and ultimately became the foundation of her PhD research. In this conversation, Zozan shares powerful stories from her book about the emotional weight of being “ambiguously Brown,” the invasive “Where are you from?” question, and how “in- betweeners” often erase parts of themselves to fit into dominant cultures. She discusses the racialization of cultural identity, the deep connection between language and relationships, and why well-meaning practices of inclusion can emphasise differences and eventually harm children. Zozan also introduces her documentary project “Say Our Names,” which addresses the everyday microaggression of name mispronunciation, and shares practical strategies for creating micro-inclusions. This episode challenges listeners to sit with discomfort, question their assumptions about belonging, and recognise that mixedness isn’t a deficit - it’s a rich, valid identity deserving of recognition and respect. Chapters: • 0:00 - Introduction & Welcome • 1:41 – The Personal Story Behind the Research • 5:00 – The Experience of “Ambiguous Brownness” • 10:00 – Feeling Not Enough of Anything • 15:51 – Why People Reject or Embrace Heritage Languages • 20:00 – Language as Connection, Not Asset • 24:59 – Race, Visibility, and Identity • 25:00 – Normalizing Mixedness • 30:00 – The Exhausting Emotional Labor • 33:30 – Say Our Names Documentary • 40:00 – Empowering Multilingual Students in Classrooms • 45:00 – Resisting Academic Conformity • 50:00 – The Myth of Objectivity in Social Science • 52:30 – Final Words of Wisdom • 55:29 – Dr. Rukia Odero’s Wisdom • 56:50 – What Does “Migrant” Mean? • 58:40 – What Is Home? • 1:00:00 – Before and After: Finding Authentic Voice • 1:02:33 – What’s Next: Micro-Inclusion & Closing Resources mentioned: - Book: Erased Voices and Unspoken Heritage: Language, Identity and Belonging in the Lives of Cultural In-betweeners, by Zozan Balci. Available in Routledge. - Thesis: To Speak or Not to Speak? The Dilemma of Heritage Language and Identity for the Culturally Hybrid Generation, by Zozan Balci. Available here: https://opus.lib.uts.edu.au/bitstream/10453/147366/2/02whole.pdf - Documentary: “Say Our Names” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz2PUakvfH8 - TV Show: “Kim’s Convenience” (Canadian TV show about a Korean migrant family -recommended for its honest, funny take on identity). Connect with Zozan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzozanbalci/ --- Thank you for listening to From There To Here! If our guest's story resonated with you, please like, follow and rate the podcast – that would make a massive difference to the production of the show. I was your host Emma Bellamy, and I can’t wait to bring you on another journey From There to Here! LinkedIn || Instagram || Spotify || Apple Podcasts This podcast brought to you in partnership with Kintsugi Heroes. To find out more, head to kintsugiheroes.com.au.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Australia's red-tipped bananas go viral after cheeky social media post #ecoganic #socialmedia #melandphil
Australia's red-tipped bananas go viral after cheeky social media post
Red-tipped bananas are not new to Australian consumers, but they have gone viral on social media this month after an inquisitive post from two bewildered British backpackers.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This 15-year-old just hit a 100kg bench press – then broke a world record on top of it #Fitness #Workouts #fitness
This 15-year-old just hit a 100kg bench press – then broke a world record on top of it
Colter Rammell stunned the powerlifting world The post This 15-year-old just hit a 100kg bench press – then broke a world record on top of it appeared first on Men's Health Magazine Australia.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
We are Survivors No Way Out: A New Male Victims Statement by the CPS #News @thisissurvivors
No Way Out: A New Male Victims Statement by the CPS
As we continue to support campaigns combat violence against women and girls, especially as we are in the 16 Days of Activism for gender based violence, we must also maintain our stance on men and
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December 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM