Vicodin, it’s the hot new drug for pain and pleasure and, now, more Southern Californians than ever are popping handfuls of these pills becoming Vicodin junkies. Some say it’s harder to kick Vicodin than heroin. So, why are they doing it? And how are they getting it? Unit 13’s going undercover to find out. For…
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EXTRATV : “Addicted to Vicodin” Vicodin is the trendy pain pill that is getting Hollywood high. People are popping the drug at parties like candy. David Spade joked about the painkiller at the recent star- studded Golden Globe Awards. Controversial rapper Eminem includes lyrics about Vicodin in his music and even tattoos it on…
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Matthew Perry, who entered rehab almost two weeks ago, can’t seem to kick it. Eminem has a Vicodin tattoo on his arm and a picture of a Vicodin tablet on his Slim Shady LP. David Spade cracked a joke about it on the Golden Globes telecast. And Darryl Strawberry has had problems with the pills.…
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Opiates are a powerful class of drugs that potentially can cause a physical dependency to develop. Prescription opiates include OxyContin, Percocet, and Vicodin. Doctors prescribe these to treat pain. In addition to analgesia, opiates have a pleasurable effect for many people and can cause a sense of euphoria. This makes them easy targets for misuse, abuse, and…
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Due to the possibility of intense withdrawal symptoms, Morphine detox can present risks. The potential for complication increases if professional opiate treatment is not sought. Morphine is a powerful opiate analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain. It’s generally given after surgery, injury or trauma and is also used for pain conditions associated with…
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