Vicodin Abuse

The prescription drug Vicodin has proven to be an effective pain reliever, however, it is also one of the most commonly abused pain medications on the market. Vicodin, which is an opioid, has similar characteristics to street drugs including heroin and other opiates, and people who take it often get addicted to the euphoric feeling they experience on the drug.

People who engage in Vicodin abuse show signs of a problem through a variety of different behaviors. The typical Vicodin abuser will come up with stories for doctors or make up fake prescription forms in order to get the fix they need. These users usually will have more than one doctor or more than one pharmacy from which they get their needs met. Technology has advanced in a manner that makes it harder for the Vicodin abusers to beat the system, but if you know someone in your life and are worried they are abusing prescription drugs, monitoring and confronting their behavior can be a good first step.

If someone you love is unreceptive to your desire to help them, you may want suggest they seek treatment, or use an intervention to get them help. At Scripts, our professionals deal with Vicodin abuse and other drug addiction on an individual basis, providing the care it takes to achieve recovery. Please contact us with any questions or concerns; we can also help you find referrals around the country. 800.399.3612