What Are Some of the Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs?

Question by brad: What are some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs?
I’m doing a research about drug addiction and I just want to know which kinds of prescription drugs are most abused by Americans. Answers are highly appreciated. Thank you.

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Answer by smart alec
The most commonly abused prescription drugs, I think, are pain relievers, depressants and stimulants. The site links I’ve included are really helpful. Good luck with your research and don’t hesitate to ask if you have other questions.

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