Gabapentin, a drug that’s primarily used to control seizures in patients with epilepsy and to ease nerve pain, is becoming one of the most misused and abused drugs in the country. Also known as Neurontin, it acts as a sedative, creating feelings of relaxation and, in some cases, euphoria, specifically when paired with opioids. The drug is FDA approved and isn’t considered a controlled substance, but, still, Gabapentin abuse is rampant and many states are calling upon the federal government for a change in drug classification.
Gabapentin, a drug that’s primarily used to control seizures in patients with epilepsy and to ease nerve pain, is becoming one of the most misused and abused drugs in the country. Also known as Neurontin, it acts as a sedative, creating feelings of relaxation and, in some cases, euphoria, specifically when paired with opioids. The drug is FDA approved and isn’t considered a controlled substance, but, still, Gabapentin abuse is rampant and many states are calling upon the federal government for a change in drug classification.
Gabapentin, a drug that’s primarily used to control seizures in patients with epilepsy and to ease nerve pain, is becoming one of the most misused and abused drugs in the country. Also known as Neurontin, it acts as a sedative, creating feelings of relaxation and, in some cases, euphoria, specifically when paired with opioids. The drug is FDA approved and isn’t considered a controlled substance, but, still, Gabapentin abuse is rampant and many states are calling upon the federal government for a change in drug classification.