In this fast paced world there have been many smart drugs that help in the process of cognitive enhancement and for wakefulness purposes. Modafinil is one of the best known smart drugs/ compounds that help in the increased brain activities. Modafinil was initially used for the treatment of Narcolepsy in France in 1970s. However as time passed the researchers realized the potency of the Modafinil smart drug compound to enhance our cognition and for keeping us awake and active all day. In the year 1998, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Modafinil for cognitive and Eugeroic (wakefulness inducing) purposes. Modafinil has many brand versions that are helping the users all over the world: · Provigil · Modalert · Modvigil The Modafinil smart drug compound stimulates the Orexin receptors in the body. After this the Orexin peptide is activated. The Orexin peptide; or as it is also called the Hypocretin peptide, is respon