What are the top 5 most used drugs in the US?

1) Cannabinoids (aka marijuana)

2) Prescription medications

1) Hydrocodone/acetaminophen combinations (Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet)

2) Xanax (alprazolam)

3) Oxycodone/acetaminophen combinations (Percocet, Endocet)

4) OxyContin (oxycodone extended-release)

5) Other prescription opioids- Dilaudid (hydromorphone), MSIR, MS Contin (morphine), Opana (oxymorphone), Duragesic, Actiq (fentanyl)

6) Valium (diazepam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), Soma (carisoprodol), Ambien (zolpidem)

7) Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts), Concerta (methylphenidate ER), Ritalin (methylphenidate), Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine), Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)

8) Dolophine (methadone)

3) Methamphetamine (note methamphetamine is a legal prescription medication under the brand name Desoxyn so technically methamphetamine can be used legally)

4) Hallucinogens- LSD, MDMA, and psilocybin

5) Cocaine (note like with methamphetamine cocaine hydrochloride is used for medical purposes)

6) Heroin (diacetylmorphine) (note this drug is used medically in some countries, most notably The United Kingdom under the name diamorphine however other countries like Canada do allow limited use in some situations, and some countries allow Heroin addicts to use prescription Heroin.