Re "gabbies" aka Gabapentin/Neurontin, in the US this antiepileptic medication is most frequently prescribed for neuropathic pain. It's also used to treat bipolar disorders. It's the former use of this medication that has lead to its abuse now. Sorry - had to correct because of my role in healthcare. https://www.google.com/amp/www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2018/05/10/abuse-of-opioid-alternative-gabapentin-is-on-the-rise%3famp=1
Re "gabbies" aka Gabapentin/Neurontin, in the US this antiepileptic medication is most frequently prescribed for neuropathic pain. It's also used to treat bipolar disorders. It's the former use of this medication that has lead to its abuse now. Sorry - had to correct because of my role in healthcare. https://www.google.com/amp/www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2018/05/10/abuse-of-opioid-alternative-gabapentin-is-on-the-rise%3famp=1