Vicodin addiction is a very powerful illness. Vicodin is a pharmaceutical pain reliever, and, like heroin and Oxycontin, it is an opiate. Because of the highly addictive properties of opiates, Vicodin tolerance and addiction can occur rapidly. Many users who abuse Vicodin deny being addicted to it. However, if they are taking the medicine more frequently than prescribed or are visiting several doctors to get more of the medication they are demonstrating addictive behavior. Vicodin addicts may convince themselves that their use of the drug cannot be a true addiction because it was prescribed to them, telling themselves and others, “My Doctor prescribed it to me, it can’t be bad,” Because the addiction may have begun as a positive, medically encouraged method for reducing severe pain, it is often difficult for a Vicodin addict to see that the drug is harming them. In many cases, a professional intervention may enable the addict to get help earlier in the addictive process before the more severe consequences of addiction take hold.

If you think you may have a Vicodin addiction or feel you are seeing the signs of Vicodin addiction in someone you love, we encourage you to speak with one of our recovery experts. eDrug Rehab specializes in the rehabilitation of Vicodin addicts through a personally tailored treatment. To begin the process, please visit the “contact us” page.