Have you ever wondered what the difference is between dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders? When someone you love is facing both mental health and substance use challenges, those terms can sound like two separate problems, but they’re actually deeply connected....
You can’t always see the moment prescription pain relief turns into something more—but you can feel it. Many people begin taking Vicodin, also known as hydrocodone/acetaminophen, to manage pain after surgery or injury. Over time, though, the body can become dependent...
Vicodin, which combines hydrocodone and acetaminophen, is a prescription-strength opioid. Although it is used by medical professionals to treat serious pain, it is often misused. If someone in your life was living with a Vicodin use disorder, would you recognize the...
Many people begin using Vicodin to treat a legitimate, and often serious, pain. Unfortunately, many people develop a physical dependence on the substance, which causes withdrawal when they stop taking the medication — even if they started out with a prescription....
When you’re experiencing a substance use disorder, it can be difficult to moderate how much of a substance you take at once. When it comes to opioids, like Vicodin, the consequences can be deadly. A Vicodin overdose happens anytime you take a larger dose of the...