Ativan is a highly addictive benzodiazepine (benzo) prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, and epilepsy. Benzodiazepines like Ativan are long-lasting drugs commonly abused because of their high potency. It usually takes…

Crack cocaine is a highly addictive drug that is extremely dangerous for the user. The “highs” are very short, typically about 15 minutes, resulting in the user taking repeated doses…

Pentobarbital is a barbiturate that has sedating effects. Initially prescribed to treat insomnia and seizures, it is not often prescribed anymore due to its tendency to be abused. Still, it…

Fentanyl is a synthetic pharmaceutical drug and an opioid painkiller. Intended to help with intense or chronic pain (after surgery, for cancer patients, etc.), Fentanyl is exceptionally potent, between fifty…

Butalbital is a barbiturate that has sedating effects. It is intended to help with severe or tension headaches when prescribed by a doctor; however, because of its relaxing effects, it…

Ritalin is a central nervous stimulant typically prescribed to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). When abused, Ritalin is highly addictive for many reasons. Ritalin can become highly addictive and…