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.

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