Abuse of prescription drugs to get high has become increasingly prevalent among teens and young adults. Past year abuse of prescription pain killers now ranks second—behind marijuana and ahead of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and other drugs—as the Nation's most prevalent illegal drug problem. Prescription drug abuse poses a unique challenge because of the need to balance prevention, education, and enforcement, with the need for legitimate access to controlled substance prescription drugs.
Commonly used street-terms for various use of prescription drugs include:
Depressants; methaqualone, Street Term: Ludes
OxyContin, Street Term: Hillbilly heroin
Ritalin (methylphenidate), Street Term: Vitamin R
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