We have researched the most common illegal and prescription drugs that are abused and can lead to addiction.  The listing on this page is meant to give you an overview of each drug, the potential for addcition, the symptoms of addiction and the potential medical complications from addictive use.

Please let us know if you are concerned about a loved one who has an addiction and let guide you in getting your loved one into treatment.

Remember that the addictied individual is the last one to know the seriousness of the problem.  Getting started in treatment is often done from the iniative of family and friends.