The Epidemic We Should All Know More About

Hydrocodone

The most commonly prescribed opioid in America is hydrocodone. It is also responsible for more drug abuse and diversion, which is the criminal act of acquiring prescription drugs without a doctor’s consent, than any other licit or illicit opioid on the market. An estimated 136.7 million prescriptions for a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen were given out in 2011 alone. The most popular form is Vicodin. Many states are fighting back against the approval of newer forms of hydrocodone to reduce the risk of dependency.