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prescription drugs  

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  • The abuse of prescription drugs has increased significantly, with the number of Americans who report abusing controlled prescription drugs more than doubling from 7.8 million to 16.3 million from 1992 to 2006. Examples of commonly used and abused prescription drugs include but are not limited to benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam [Valium], clonazepam [Klonopin]), stimulants (e.g., methylphenidate [Ritalin], d-amphetamine), opioids (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone), and barbiturates (e.g., pentobarbital). [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Prescription Drugs]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-KGW9RR37-D

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