Comments by "Logik" (@philonetic321) on "Live PD: Subs or Drugs? (Season 2) | Au0026E" video.

  1. Anyone here talking about Gabapentin should know WHY it's dangerous. If you take it irregularly it can cause a stroke. Yes, really.
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  2. I've been on it since March 2018. YES it can get you "high", but not "high", more like numb. But it can also kill you. It's not some magically "safe" drug that only gives you a "tummy ache" when ingesting too much. If you actually have a neurological disorder then it can lead to more seizures instead of less when taken improperly. Weight gain isn't the worst side effect, it can cause long lasting tremors. There are multiple studies showing abuse leading to increased aggression and impaired cognitive ability. Addicts use it in combination with other drugs to increase their effects because they think it's "safe" until they're on the ground with one eye rolling sideways trying to figure out what just happened as they flop around like a fish.
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  3. @Amanda B From AddictionCenter; Gabapentin abuse tends to occur in people who already have an addiction to opioids or other drugs. The effects of Gabapentin intoxication have been described as a sense of calm, euphoria, and a high similar to marijuana. A 2013 study in Kentucky found that of the 503 participants reporting illegal drug use, 15% reported using Gabapentin in addition to other drugs to get high in the previous six months. Another study, working with a sample of participants meant to represent the national population, found almost a quarter of patients with co-prescriptions of opioids and Gabapentin were getting more than three times their prescribed amount to supply their addiction. People using the drug without a prescription is a growing problem in many areas. Due to the drug’s legal status, this is difficult to address from a policing standpoint. States where Gabapentin abuse is becoming more common are beginning to classify the drug as a more strictly controlled substance. The 2013 Kentucky Study is linked above.
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  4. AddictionCenter has conflicting information on potential lethal overdose; Many Gabapentin users in early recovery abuse Gabapentin because at high doses (800mg or more), they may experience a euphoric-like high that does not show up on drug screens. Gabapentin abusers typically take the drug in addition to opioids to produce their desired high, a dangerous and potentially deadly combination. It is possible to fatally overdose on Gabapentin, both on its own or in conjunction with other drugs. However, there is currently no antidote that can be administered to someone in the case of a Gabapentin overdose as there is with opioid overdoses. If you find a loved one showing signs of an overdose–drowsiness, muscle weakness, lethargy and drooping eyelids, diarrhea, and sedation—seek medical attention immediately.
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