• May 2, 2024

According to National Institute on Drug Abuse , some medicines can generate addiction because of its psychoactive properties, that is, they alter the minds of the people who consume them.

Specialists detail that after marijuana and alcohol, medicines with or without a prescription are the substances that people overuse.

Learn about the most addictive medications!

The National Institute on Drug Abuse details that medicines More addictive are:

1. Opioid analgesics (Vicodin, OxyCotin, Percocet and morphine)
2. Stimulants to treat attention deficit (Adderall, Concerta or Ritalina)
3. Benzodiazepines or nervous system depressants to relieve anxiety (Valium, Xanax1 and Klonopin)
4. Cough or cold medications with dextromethorphan or codeine
5. Pills to sleep like the Ambien

Others medicines which are very addictive are anabolic steroids, which are used to increase muscle volume. By using them continuously they generate mood swings, irritability, paranoia and aggression; They also damage the heart, liver and kidneys.

The effects that are registered with the abuse of these medicines they are hallucinations, acceleration of the heart rate, paranoia, insomnia, heart problems, anxiety.

It is very important that when taking medications do not exceed dose recommended by the doctor and never mix them with alcohol. And you, are you addicted to any medication?

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