Hydrocodone addiction

Hydrocodone addiction is on the rise in the U.S. as sales and production have increased significantly in recent years—nearly 400% between 1990 and 2000—along with diversion and illicit use. Currently, about 20 tons of hydrocodone products are used annually in the United States. Generally, this drug is abused by oral rather than intravenous administration.

Hydrocodone, a morphine-like antitussive (anti-cough) agent, is the active ingredient in prescription painkillers that include the trade names Anexsia®, Hycodan®, Hycomine®, Lorcet®, Lortab®, Tussionex®, Tylox®, Vicodin®, and Vicoprofen®. Hydrocodone is an analgesic opiate used to treat mild pain and reduce coughing. Closely linked to Morphine, it is available in tablet or syrup form, and a dose of 15mg (1/4 gr) of Hydrocodone is now considered equivalent to 10mg (1/6 gr) of Morphine.

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