California Drug Rehab Information
Popularly Abused Drugs
Below is a list of the prescription and illegal drugs that are the most popularly abused. It is best to read articles specific to the drug being abused since each causes different problems and has different side effects.
If you know the name of the drug being abused, you can look it up in the glossary. For example, Seconal is a barbiturate, Rohypnol is a benzodiazepine and Adderall is a prescription stimulant.
Some drugs cross over into two categories. Inhalants are usually legal substances that people sniff, such as glue or correction fluids. However, some people sniff prescription amyl nitrate. Cough medicines can be sold over-the-counter or by prescription. Look up the specific drug names in the glossary to be sure.
Categories
Prescription Drugs
Painkillers
- Codeine
- Fentanyl
- Hydrocodone
- Meperidine
- Methadone
- Morphine
- Oxycodone
- Propoxyphene
Sedatives
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiapezines
- Sleeping pills (Carisoprodol)
Stimulants
- Attention Deficit Disorder Drugs:
- Dextroamphetamine
- Methylphenidate
NON-Prescription Drugs
Illegal Drugs
- Heroin
- Hallucinogenic Drugs
- Marijuana
- Methamphetamine
Steroids
Inhalants
Cough Medicines
