Symptoms Of Drug Abuse

Signs and symptoms of abuse of prescription drugs depends on the particular drug. The drugs most commonly abused are:

Opioid analgesics such as oxycodone (OxyContin) and those containing hydrocodone (Vicodin)

Sedatives and tranquilizers such as diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan)

Stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin), used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep disorders