15 prescription meds with the greatest addiction risk

Many Americans are prescribed potentially habit-forming medications without being educated about the addiction risk these drugs carry, according to prescription discount service GoodRx.

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Below are the 15 most addictive prescription drugs, as compiled by GoodRx July 2. They are not ranked by highest risk.

  1. Amphetamines
  2. Alprazolam
  3. Clonazepam
  4. Codeine
  5. Diazepam
  6. Fentanyl
  7. Hydrocodone
  8. Methylphenidates
  9. Oxycodone
  10. Phenobarbital
  11. Some muscle relaxers
  12. Some weight-loss medications
  13. Most medications for insomnia
  14. Hormone replacement medications
  15. Some medications for opioid use disorder

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