Hydrocodone Abuse Addiction - Transformations Treatment Center. One of the most widely abused drugs in America is hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid painkiller, with a high potential for abuse. It is available in many combinations with acetaminophen (Tylenol), and ibuprofen (Motrin). Brand names for hydrocodone are Vicodin, Norco, and Lortab. It is available in tablet and liquid dosage forms. Hydrocodone was manufactured as an alternative for patients allergic to morphine and codeine since it is semi-synthetic and most patients with those allergies proved to not be allergic hydrocodone.
Why The Change In Federal Schedule Originally, Hydrocodone was placed in schedule III of the Federal Schedule since it had less potential for abuse than similar opiate painkillers in class II. Uses Of Hydrocodone Hydrocodone and it’s combinations are used to treat moderate to high pain, and also are prescribed as antitussives or cough suppressants. What Does Hydrocodone Do? Hydrocodone binds to opioid pain receptors just like other opioids do. Overdose.