Commonly prescribed drugs with abuse potential
| Class of Compound | Examples | References for Human Abuse | References for Animal Abuse Liability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid painkillers | Morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl | Comer et al., 2008 | Beardsley et al., 2004 |
| Stimulants | Modafinil, methylphenidate | Jasinski, 2000; Bogle and Smith, 2009 | Gold and Balster, 1996; Deroche-Gamonet et al., 2002 |
| Depressants | |||
| Anxiolytics | Diazepam | ||
| Hypnotics | Propofol | Wilson et al., 2010 | Blokhina et al., 2004 |
| Antihistamines | Diphenhydramine | Thomas et al., 2009 | Bergman and Spealman, 1986 |