Although illicit drugs have often been used for medicinal purposes, it is very rare for drugs that are developed for medical reasons to be used in nonmedicinal ways.

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While it is rare for drugs developed for medical purposes to be used nonmedicinally, it is not impossible or unheard of. For example, prescription painkillers can be abused as recreational drugs. Additionally, some drugs developed for medical uses may be diverted for nonmedical use.

Although Illicit Drugs Have Often Been Used for Medicinal Purposes