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This essay contains various terms that may be unclear. A pharmacological neuorenhancement refers to the use of psychoactive substances of various types with the goal of improving mental capacity. The author used the word "brain doping" thoughout his article and in this sense the term means a student uses a prescription drug that is meant for neuroenhancement to improve his schoolwork and his capacity to complete that work. The article also names various medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Provigil. Both Adderall and Ritaling are controlled substances that are usually prescribed to individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Provigil however is a medication prescrived to treat narcolepsy, or to improve wakefulness in adults.