April 24, 2006

Modafinil (Provigil) can help cocaine addicts quit. Currently, the medication is approved for treating narcolepsy.



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1 John J. Coupal April 24, 2006 at 9:29 pm

Modafinil for use in narcolepsy is a controlled substance. It acts as a mild CNS stimulant. It is surprising that it can blunt the euphoric effect of addictive cocaine.

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