PICTURES: Can you identify these commonly-abused drugs?

Michelle Pekarsky

12 years ago

Hydrocodone is the most frequently prescribed opioid in the U.S. and is associated with more drug abuse than any other licit or illicit opioid.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Refer back here if you ever find anyone in your life with substances you cannot identify. The photo gallery below describes some of the most commonly abused drugs and demonstrates what they may look like.

Below the photo gallery, we’ve provided links to fact sheets on these drugs from the Drug Enforcement Agency, and take our poll to help us anonymously track the drugs most often used illegally in the KC Metro area.

Watch FOX 4 News at 10 p.m. on Monday, April 29 for the story of Molly, the so-called ‘love drug’ that one user described as ‘one of the most enjoyable drug experiences.’ However, Molly can have deadly consequences because of the people making it.

Fact sheets: Adderall & Ritalin + Meth + Cocaine + Ecstasy (and Molly) + GHB (date rape drug) + Hydrocodone + Oxycodone + K2 and Spice

Have you ever done any of these drugs?

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