Prescription Drug

Evidence-based descriptions of the most popular Rx drugs and their effects. The full spectrum of prescription drug use from habit to addiction.

When does hydrocodone kick in?

Hydrocodone takes about 30 minutes after oral ingestion to kick in. More on how modes of administration affect hydrocodo ...

Cold turkey hydrocodone

Going cold turkey off hydrocodone can be severe and is unnecessary. Learn more about cold turkey hydrcodone risks and be ...

What is hydrocodone withdrawal?

Once you stop taking hydrocodone after regular use, a period of withdrawal will occur. Why? Because the brain compensate ...

Help for hydrocodone addiction

Here, we outline how to find and get help for hydrocodone addiction (starting with your family doctor). National hotlin ...

Tolerance to hydrocodone

Tolerance to hydrocodone can develop over the course of several days to a month after you have started taking hydrocodon ...

Dependence on hydrocodone

Hydrocodone dependence can develop as quickly as three (3) weeks after regular dosing begins. More here about dependence ...

Smoking hydrocodone

What does smoking hydrocodone do to you? In this article, we'll explore how it affects your body and just how safe smoki ...

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