Commonly Used Prescription Drugs with Potential for Abuse
| Category | Drugs | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Sedatives | Barbiturates | Amytal, Nebutal |
| Flunitrazepam | Rohypnol | |
| Dissociative anesthetics | Ketamine | Ketalar SV |
| Opioids and morphine | Codeine | Tylenol with codeine |
| derivates | Fentanyl | Duragesic |
| Morphine | Duramorph | |
| Opium | Laudanum | |
| Others | Oxycontin | |
| Stimulants | Amphetamines | Dexedrine |
| Cocaine | Cocaine hydrochloride | |
| Methamphetamine | Desoxyn | |
| Methylphenidate | Ritalin | |
| Anabolic steroids | Anadrol | |
| Tranquilizers and | Benzodiazepines | Ativan, Halcion |
| muscle relaxers | Carisoprodol | Soma |
Data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.17