Many drugs, prescription and illegal alike, can lead to harmful consequences, such as:
- Mental and physical health risks
- Infectious diseases
- Accidents and injuries
- Legal and financial issues
- Interpersonal problems
- Negative effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Drug abuse and misuse
- Physiological dependence and withdrawal symptoms
- Drug or alcohol addiction
In this guide, you will find information about commonly used drugs with the potential for misuse or addiction.
Commonly Abused Prescription and OTC Drugs
- Adderall
- Alcohol
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Amphetamine
- Barbiturates
- Bath salts (synthetic cathinones)
- Benzodiazepines
- Buprenorphine
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Cocaine
- Codeine
- Crack
- Crystal meth
- Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
- Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- DMT
- Ecstasy (MDMA, Molly)
- Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
- Fentanyl
- Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol)
- Gabapentin
- Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
- Heroin
- Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco)
- Hydromorphine (Dilaudid)
- Ketamine
- Kratom
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
- LSD
- Marijuana
- Meloxicam
- Methadone
- Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin)
- Morphine
- Naloxone
- Nicotine
- Opium
- Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet, Roxicet)
- Oxymorphone (Opana)
- PCP
- Pethidine (Demerol)
- Peyote (mescaline)
- Phenazepam
- Phenobarbital (Luminal)
- Salvia
- Shrooms (psilocybin)
- Speed (methamphetamines)
- Spice (K2)
- Temazepam
- Tramadol
- Triazolam
- Zolpidem (Ambien)
Browse Drugs by Category
- Opiates and opioids
- Stimulants
- Depressants
- Antidepressants
- Hallucinogens
- Illicit drugs
- Cannabis and related substances
- Prescription medications
- Club drugs
- Synthetic cannabinoids and cathinones
- Inhalants
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