I'm doing a research about drug addiction and I just want to know which kinds of prescription drugs are most abused by Americans. Answers are highly appreciated. Thank you.
2007-10-03 20:49:04 · 4 answers · asked by brad 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The most commonly abused prescription drugs, I think, are pain relievers, depressants and stimulants. The site links I've included are really helpful. Good luck with your research and don't hesitate to ask if you have other questions.
2007-10-03 20:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with smart alec. I know of someone who abuses narcotic pain relievers. I've tried to get this person help but the person says the he/she is in so much pain she/he has to have them but goes from doctor to doctor to get the meds. I know it's going to catch him soon. I feel like I need to let someone know, I just found this out two days ago and here's a question about it. I don't want this person to go to jail because all they are doing is trying relieve this pain they say they have. They've never stolen or done anything wrong to get it. Here's another aspect of prescription abuse. Those who know but want to help not hurt the person who's doing it. This person doesn't abuse anything else.
2007-10-04 04:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by rednine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Oxycotton also can be known as oxycodone they have 40, 80 Mg that people just love. There is Meth people make that themselves using a meth lab made from stuff you can usually by at a pharmacy. There is Crack cocaine which Is not that common anymore. More then anything its the painkillers. I know because the area I used to live in and people I used to know. Just inform people It really does destroy entire lifes that are not replaceble ive seen in front of my own eyes. Its not a game or something to play with.
2007-10-04 03:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by Ricki R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxycontin, Vicodin, Codeine, Percocet and other painkillers. Also, sedatives like Klonopin, Ativan, Valium and Xanax.
2007-10-04 04:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋