Do you think you may have a addiction problem? Is your use of pain medication getting out of hand and is causing problems in your life? There are some questions you can ask yourself if you think you may have developed a addiction and some patterns in your life. Has your use of pain medications raised issue with your family or the people closest to you? Have you found yourself doing things to get more pain medication that you thought you would never have done? Do you run out of the medication long before it is time for your next refill? Have you ever “doctor shopped” that is go to another doctor other than your regular doctor to get more painkillers? If you have please remeber that is a crime, and if caught and convicted you may have to do long periods of time in jail and will not be able to get pain medication again from a doctor. This can be a big issue is you really need the drug for pain. If you answered yes to any of these questions than you may be addicted to hydrocodone. If you think that you are , do not worry. It is not the end of the world. There is help to be had. Check the phone book for your local NA or AA meetings and possible teatment centers. A medical doctor can best advice how you can withdrawal or detox, then once your body is cleared of the drug recovery will be possible.
