VICODINBy: Isabela Pante, Jeri Madriaga, & Chris Lamb
History of Vicodin Vicodin is a combination of Hydrocodone and
Acetaminophen. One of the most popular prescription painkillers. 1934, a researcher for the U.S. Bureau of Social Hygiene
reports that hydrocodone is an excellent painkiller and cough suppressant.
1955, Acetaminophen is introduced to the U.S., under the name of Tylenol.
1983, Generic Vicodin is available. 2006, Americans are written 130 million prescriptions for
drugs containing hydrocodone. June 30, 2009, a federal advisory panel votes to
recommend the FDA ban Vicodin.
Classification of Vicodin
Vicodin is classified to a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers and antidepressants.
Nicknames
Vike Hydros Watson 349 Watson 387
How the Drug Affects the Body
Vicodin makes the body feel “better”. Irregular heart rate Confusion Isolation Hallucinations
Illegal/Legal
Buying prescription Vicodin is legal. From the streets is illegal.
Possible DangersVomitingConstipationLightheadednessDizzinessNauseaDrowsinessMental/Mood
changes
• Vision changes• Loss of hearing• Liver damage
Common Treatments for Addiction Treatment centers Therapy Rehabilitation
Resources
http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/topic/57770/
http://www.opiates.com/vicodin/ http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_can_vi
codin_do_to_your_body http://www.homehealthtesting.com/blog/
2010/02/vicodin-the-almost-illegal-drug/ http://aids.about.com/od/miscellaneous
meds/a/vicodin.htm http://www.recoveryconnection.org/drug
_index/vicodin.php http://
www.drugabusehelp.com/drugs/vicodin/