Snorting Provigil is one of the many ways to abuse the drug. Provigil is a type of CNS stimulant that can produce feelings of euphoria, and people may snort it for the “high” that it provides. However, snorting Provigil can be dangerous and may lead to infections and other problems or result in high blood levels of the medicine.
Snorting Provigil: An Overview
Provigil® (modafinil) is a prescription medicine that has the potential to be abused. Snorting is just one of the many ways the drug may be abused. Although some people use Provigil inappropriately, the medication has a legitimate medical purpose. It is approved to help people with certain conditions stay awake. In particular, it is approved to treat people with excessive sleepiness due to the following:
- Sleep apnea
- Narcolepsy
- Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD), a problem in people who work night shifts or who frequently change between day and night work shifts.
Provigil is meant to be taken by mouth, and the safety of snorting Provigil has never been studied. Snorting the drug is likely to be more dangerous than taking it by mouth.
There are many reasons why Provigil is snorted. The drug is a central nervous system stimulant (CNS stimulant), and people often snort CNS stimulants for a variety of reasons. CNS stimulants can produce feelings of euphoria, and people may snort Provigil for the “high” it provides. CNS stimulants can also give people extra energy, and sometimes people snort stimulants for this reason (such as students who use stimulants to stay up all night studying for finals). Also, people often snort CNS stimulants to achieve weight loss (due to increased metabolism and decreased appetite caused by stimulants).
Is Snorting Provigil Safe?
Many people mistakenly think that snorting (or otherwise abusing) Provigil is safe, because Provigil is a prescription medication and not a “street drug.” Some people who abuse Provigil take very high doses, much higher than would be normally prescribed. Also, even people who snort or inject normal doses of Provigil are putting themselves at higher risk. Snorting or injecting drugs allows for direct entry into the bloodstream, making them more potent (and more dangerous). Also, Provigil is not sterile, and injecting or snorting it may lead to infections or other problems.
Your healthcare provider is a great place to start when searching for help for Provigil abuse or addiction, including snorting Provigil. He or she will be able to help you deal with the abuse or may suggest other resources for you.
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