Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs National Institutes of Health Visit NIDA at U.S

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs National Institutes of Health Visit NIDA at U.S

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs National Institutes of Health Visit NIDA at www.drugabuse.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substances: Category and Name Examples of Commercial and Street Names DEA Schedule*/How Administered Intoxication Effects/Health Risks Depressants Barbiturates Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, Phenobarbital: barbs, reds, red birds, phennies, II, III, IV/injected, swallowed Sedation/drowsiness, reduced anxiety, feelings of well-being, lowered inhibitions, tooies, yellows, yellow jackets slurred speech, poor concentration, confusion, dizziness, impaired coordination and memory/slowed pulse, lowered blood pressure, slowed breathing, tolerance, Benzodiazepines Ativan, Halcion, Librium, Valium, Xanax, Klonopin: candy, downers, sleeping IV/swallowed withdrawal, addiction; increased risk of respiratory distress and death when pills, tranks combined with alcohol Sleep Medications Ambien (zolpidem), Sonata (zaleplon), Lunesta (eszopiclone) IV/swallowed for barbiturates—euphoria, unusual excitement, fever, irritability/life-threatening withdrawal in chronic users Opioids and Morphine Derivatives** Codeine Empirin with Codeine, Fiorinal with Codeine, Robitussin A-C, Tylenol with II, III, IV/injected, swallowed Pain relief, euphoria, drowsiness, sedation, weakness, dizziness, nausea, impaired Codeine: Captain Cody, Cody, schoolboy; (with glutethimide: doors & fours, loads, coordination, confusion, dry mouth, itching, sweating, clammy skin, constipation/ pancakes and syrup) slowed or arrested breathing, lowered pulse and blood pressure, tolerance, addiction, unconsciousness, coma, death; risk of death increased when combined with alcohol or Morphine Roxanol, Duramorph: M, Miss Emma, monkey, white stuff II, III/injected, swallowed, smoked other CNS depressants Methadone Methadose, Dolophine: fizzies, amidone, (with MDMA: chocolate chip cookies) II/swallowed, injected for fentanyl—80–100 times more potent analgesic than morphine Fentanyl and analogs Actiq, Duragesic, Sublimaze: Apache, China girl, dance fever, friend, goodfella, II/injected, smoked, snorted for oxycodone—muscle relaxation/twice as potent analgesic as morphine; high abuse jackpot, murder 8, TNT, Tango and Cash potential Other Opioid Pain Relievers: Tylox, Oxycontin, Percodan, Percocet: Oxy, O.C., oxycotton, oxycet, hillbilly II, III, IV/chewed, swallowed, snorted, injected, for codeine—less analgesia, sedation, and respiratory depression than morphine Oxycodone HCL heroin, percs suppositories Hydrocodone Bitartrate Hydromorphone Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet: vike, Watson-387 for methadone—used to treat opioid addiction and pain; significant overdose risk when Oxymorphone Dilaudid: juice, smack, D, footballs, dillies used improperly Meperidine Opana, Numorphan, Numorphone: biscuits, blue heaven, blues, Mrs. O, octagons, Propoxyphene stop signs, O Bomb Demerol, meperidine hydrochloride: demmies, pain killer Darvon, Darvocet Stimulants Amphetamines Biphetamine, Dexedrine, Adderall: bennies, black beauties, crosses, hearts, II/injected, swallowed, smoked, snorted Feelings of exhilaration, increased energy, mental alertness/increased heart rate, LA turnaround, speed, truck drivers, uppers blood pressure, and metabolism, reduced appetite, weight loss, nervousness, insomnia, seizures, heart attack, stroke Methylphenidate Concerta, Ritalin: JIF, MPH, R-ball, Skippy, the smart drug, vitamin R II/injected, swallowed, snorted for amphetamines—rapid breathing, tremor, loss of coordination, irritability, anxiousness, restlessness/delirium, panic, paranoia, hallucinations, impulsive behavior, aggressiveness, tolerance, addiction for methylphenidate—increase or decrease in blood pressure, digestive problems, loss of appetite, weight loss Other Compounds Dextromethorphan (DXM) Found in some cough and cold medications: Robotripping, Robo, Triple C not scheduled/swallowed Euphoria, slurred speech/increased heart rate and blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, paranoia, distorted visual perceptions, impaired motor function * Schedule I and II drugs have a high potential for abuse. They require greater storage security and have a quota on manufacturing, among other restrictions. Schedule I drugs are available for research only and have no approved medical use. Schedule II drugs are available only by prescription and require a new prescription for each refill. Schedule III and IV drugs are available by prescription, may have five refills in 6 months, and may be ordered orally. Most Schedule V drugs are available over the counter. ** Taking drugs by injection can increase the risk of infection through needle contamination with staphylococci, HIV, hepatitis, and other organisms. Injection is a more common practice for opioids, but risks apply to any medication taken by injection. Facts About ~7.0 Million Americans Reported Past-Month Use of Prescription Drug Abuse Rx Drugs for Nonmedical Purposes in 2010 6 5.1 Medications can be effective when they are used properly, but some can be 5 addictive and dangerous when abused. This chart provides a brief look at some prescribed medications that—when used in ways or by people other than 4 prescribed—have the potential for adverse medical consequences, including 3 2.6 addiction. 2 1.1 In 2010, approximately 16 million Americans reported using a prescription drug for Americans Millions of 1 nonmedical reasons in the past year; 7 million in the past month. 0 Stimulants Sedatives and Pain Tranquilizers Relievers What types of prescription drugs are abused? Source: Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2010 Three types of drugs are abused most often: • Opioids—prescribed for pain relief • CNS depressants—barbiturates and benzodiazepines prescribed for anxiety or After Marijuana, Prescription and Over-the-Counter sleep problems (often referred to as sedatives or tranquilizers) Medications* Account for Most of the • Stimulants—prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the Commonly Abused Drugs sleep disorder narcolepsy, or obesity. Prevalence of Past-Year Drug Use Among 12th Graders 34.8 How can you help prevent prescription drug abuse? 35 Categories are not mutually exclusive • Ask your doctor or pharmacist about your medication, especially if you are 30 unsure about its effects. • Keep your doctor informed about all medications you are taking, including 25 over-the-counter medications. • Read the information your pharmacist provides before starting to take 20 medications. Percent 15 • Take your medication(s) as prescribed. 10 8.0 • Keep all prescription medications secured at all times and properly dispose of 6.6 6.5 5.6 5.5 5.5 5.1 4.8 4.5 any unused medications. 3.6 5 2.9 2.7 0 Salvia MDMA Ritalin* Hashish Cocaine Vicodin* Adderal* (Ecstasy) Inhalants (any form) Sedatives* Marijuana/ OxyContin* Tranquilizers* Hallucinogens *Nonmedical Use Cough Medicine* Order NIDA publications from DrugPubs: Source: University of Michigan, 2010 Monitoring the Future Study 1-877-643-2644 or 1-240-645-0228 (TTY/TDD) This chart may be reprinted. Citation of the source is appreciated. Revised October 2011.

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