Over 130 people in the U.S. die every day from opioid overdoses. Over 2 million Americans are annually affected by the misuse of prescription opioids. The misuse of opioids has developed due to the misuse of prescription pain medications for synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Other types of medications, such as vicodin, are a combination of the opioid hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Addiction to opioids has become a national crisis with many people suffering from vicodin withdrawal. This type of addiction affects social, public health and economic welfare.
What Has Caused Such an Addiction?
As is the case with many types of medication, the misuse of prescriptions can lead to an opioid addiction. The same goes for pain relievers such as vicodin. Widespread misuse has caused many to suffer from vicodin withdrawal. What was once considered to be an ideal choice to be prescribed for pain, has turned into an epidemic of medication use that’s highly addictive. Overdose