Opioids are the most common category of prescription drugs abused in the U.S., comprising about 75 percent of the prescription drug abuse problem.
Oxycodone products sell for an average of $1 per milligram, with the 40 mg OxyContin tablet being the most popular.
Lortab is a trademark name for the chemical formulation of a semi-synthetic narcotic pain reliever which is made up of two different pain drugs: hydrocodone and acetaminophen.
Research indicates that amphetamine use during pregnancy may produce adverse behavioral effects, such as hyper-excitability, in offspring.