What is Hydrocodone Addiction?
Hydrocodone is a type of narcotic that can be found in pain relievers like Vicodin and Lortab. Currently, there are over 200 products on the market that contain Hyrdrocodone. These drugs are widely prescribed because of their pain relieving benefits. Hydrocodone has a calming and euphoric effect on patients, especially in high doses. The effect is similar to the one produced by drugs like Heroin and morphine. In its pure form, Hydrocodone is classified as a Schedule II substance. As such, it is heavily controlled and regulated. However, there are very few prescription drugs which are considered to be pure Hydrocodone. While these drugs are regulated by federal and state laws, they are not as heavily regulated as other powerful painkillers. The slack regulations have led to widespread use and abuse. Studies have shown that a Hydrocodone addiction can develop in as little as one to four weeks. The amount of time it takes to become addicted to a drug with Hyrdrocodone in it depends on the
