Drug Facts: Brief Information
Prescription Drugs
Pain Killers
A prescription pain killer (typically an opioid pain killer) is designed to alleviate pain, though the specific substance prescribed is often related to the level of pain ... 
Sleep Aids
Unlike over-the-counter sleep aids, prescription sleep aids are typically hypnotics, one of the major forms of which is the substance benzodiazepine ...
Stimulants
Stimulants (both prescription and non-prescription) increase the "levels of dopamine in the brain, a chemical which modifies pleasure, movement, and attention." ...
Over the Counter Drugs
Pain Killers
Pain killers are, the most commonly used OTC medication. Typically containing acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen™ ...
Sleep Aids
An over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid is any of a number of medications that is intended to treat occasional sleepless nights (not insomnia) ...
Cough Suppressants
Dextromethorphan, or DXM, is a cough suppressant found in over 100 different cough and cold medications, most of which are sold over the counter ....
Laxatives
A laxative is any substance that promotes bowel movements. Commonly available OTC laxatives include Alophen™, Dulcolax™, Ex-Lax™, and MiraLax™ ...