USE OF MODAFINIL IN THE TREATMENT OF COCAINE ADDICTS.

摘要

The present invention relates to the use of modafinil in cocaine addiction. The modafinil used is the dextrorotatory enantiomer thereof (modafinil S), having a very rapid release time of less than 1 hour, preferably 15-30 minutes, and very reduced wakefulness-promoting effects of less than 4 hours, preferably less than 2 hours. Said modafinil is to be taken in the form of a pharmaceutical composition via oral administration, each unit dose comprising 25-200 mg, preferably 50-100 mg, of modafinil S. The invention further relates to the use of said pharmaceutical composition as a substitution treatment for cocaine addicts.