Modafinil is a prescription medication most commonly used to treat excessive tiredness related to chronic conditions like sleep apnea or narcolepsy. Modafinil works by keeping people alert and awake when needed, even when they have consistently not gotten adequate sleep.
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Is Modafinil an Addictive Drug?
While this prescription medication has a low potential for abuse, using more than prescribed for an extended period can lead to physical dependence. Some several signs and symptoms go hand-in-hand with Modafinil abuse, including:
- Attempting to obtain more Modafinil from a medical professional before the current prescription runs out (also known as doctor shopping).
- Using this prescription medication in combination with other chemical substances like alcohol, opioids, or other medications.
- Spending a great deal of time obtaining, using, and recovering from the effects of Modafinil and any other substances taken simultaneously.
- Developing a physical tolerance means a higher dose of Modafinil is required for the desired effects to be produced.
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when the modafinil prescription runs out or whenever more becomes unavailable.
One of the most telling symptoms of substance abuse and dependence is the onset of withdrawal, which typically occurs within the first 24 hours of the last dose. The symptoms of Modafinil withdrawal are not generally life-threatening, but they can be severe. If you or someone you love has struggled with prescription drug addiction, Allure Detox is available to help.
Symptoms of Modafinil Withdrawal
The symptoms of Modafinil withdrawal include (but are not limited to):
- Excessive shakiness
- Chills
- Profuse sweating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Confusion and disorientation
The symptoms typically take hold within the first 24 hours of the last dose and can last for up to two full weeks if they are not adequately treated. However, if the symptoms associated with Modafinil withdrawal are being treated in a medical detox center like Allure Detox, they can resolve within several days. However, if the prescription medication is combined with any other chemical substance, withdrawal symptoms can be more severe and require more intensive care.
Treatment for Modafinil Addiction
If you or someone close to you has been struggling with prescription drug addiction, it is essential to note that medically monitored detox is only the very first step. While medical detox will provide a safe prescription drug withdrawal in a closely monitored environment, many other implications of active addiction must be addressed in a more intensive level of clinical care.
For example, prescription drug withdrawal often leaves people in poor financial standing and with a range of other serious consequences such as damage to interpersonal relationships, problems in the workplace, and health-related issues. These consequences must be thoroughly addressed in an inpatient treatment center. At Allure Detox, we are more than happy to put you or your loved one in contact with a reputable addiction treatment center in the immediate area as soon as physical stabilization has been achieved.
Allure Detox and Prescription Drug Withdrawal
At Allure Detox, our team of highly experienced and licensed medical professionals understands the importance of treating all symptoms associated with prescription drug withdrawal, including Modafinil, the moment they arise. We utilize several proven detoxification techniques, ranging from tapering our clients slowly off the medication to providing them with non-narcotic medications that will help speed along the withdrawal process.
To learn more about the techniques we utilize or to learn more about the ins and outs of Modafinil withdrawal, please feel free to reach out to us. If you or someone you love has been struggling with prescription drug addiction, know that help is readily available – and is only a phone call away.
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