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What are prescription drugs?

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Prescription drugs are often strong medications, which is why they require a prescription from a doctor or dentist.

There are three kinds of prescription drugs that are commonly misused:

Opioids—used to relieve pain.

Depressants—used to relieve anxiety or help a person sleep.

Stimulants— used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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