Dealing with prescription drug addiction can put a strain on not only the person abusing the drug, but their family and friends as well. These types of medications are meant to be prescribed by a physician to help an individual cope with a medical issue, but when used improperly, can be addictive and dangerous.

Some people may not at first realize they are dealing with prescription drug abuse. Over time, however, the problem can worsen and cause serious consequences. It’s important to realize that with prescription drug addiction treatment, there is hope.

The below list details various categories of medications and the specific prescription drug names that are often used for abusive or addictive purposes.

Analgesics (Opioids/Painkillers) Tylenol II, III, IV Empirin II, III, IV Paregoric Vicodin Lortab Hycotuss Hycodan Tussend Tussionex Norco Hydrocodone/APAP Oxycontin Percocet/Percodan Roxicodone Roxicet Tylox Dilaudid Morphine Duragesic Fentanyl Opana Oxymorphone MS contin Subutex Suboxone Ultram (Tramadol) Talwin Endocet Demeral Lomotil	Depressants/Sedative-Hypnotics Lunesta Ambien Valium Xanax Ativan Dalmane Versed Klonopin Phenobarbital Butalbital (Florinal, Floricet) Propofol Sonata Librium Tranxene Halcion Serax Restoril
Over-the-Counter Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM, Coricidin, Delsym) Salvia Kratam Spice Poppy Pods Poppy Seeds Components with Ethyl Alcohol Benadryl Doxylamine Chlorpheniramine Nyquil Mouth Wash containing Alcohol Alcohol based Vanilla Extract	Inhalants Dust Off Glade (air freshener) Glue Gas
Dissociative Ketamine

If you or someone you know is addicted to or abusing any of these medications, please reach out to admissions at Talbott Recovery. We’re here to help. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding our prescription addiction treatment program.