Thursday, 14 February 2013

What are some of the commonly abused prescription drugs?


What are some
of the commonly
abused
prescription
drugs?
Although many medications can be
abused, the following three classes
are most commonly abused:
• Opioids—usually prescribed to
treat pain;
• Central nervous system (CNS)
depressants—used to treat
anxiety and sleep disorders; and
• Stimulants—most often
prescribed to treat attentiondeficit
hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD).

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