Vicodin
by: Jenna Braford
What is Vicodin?
Vicodin is an analgesic drug contain acetaminophen and hydrocodone (an opioid resembling codeine)
Slang Terms for Vicodin Vic, Vikings, V-Itamin, Around the World's, Fluff, Scratch, Vees, Magnums, Hydros, Watsons Source: http://www.addictions.com/prescription-drugs/hydrocodone-street-names/ http://www.opiate.com/hydrocodone/is-there-a-street-name-for-vicodin/ | Unwanted Side Effects nausea, constipation, slowed breathing, dizziness of lightheadedness, impaired judgement, confusion, profound drowsiness, loss of consciousness | How is the Drug Taken into the Body? Vicodin is often taken for recreational use for its euphoric high. It is most commonly taken orally in pill form or crushed up and snorted. Snorting results in slightly more powerful effects. |
Slang Terms for Vicodin
Vic, Vikings, V-Itamin, Around the World's, Fluff, Scratch, Vees, Magnums, Hydros, Watsons
Source: http://www.addictions.com/prescription-drugs/hydrocodone-street-names/
http://www.opiate.com/hydrocodone/is-there-a-street-name-for-vicodin/
Unwanted Side Effects
nausea, constipation, slowed breathing, dizziness of lightheadedness, impaired judgement, confusion, profound drowsiness, loss of consciousness
Short & Long-Term Effects of Vicodin
Short Term Effects
All opiate effects effects are achieved when the substance enters the body and connects to opioid receptors. Once the opioid substance in Vicodin attaches to these sites, a cascade of chemical events transpires - producing the desired effects (lower perception of current pain, suppression of cough reflex, feelings of euphoria, etc.)
Long Term Effects
In the long-term, Vicodin has the ability to make people overlook the negative side effects while only focusing on the positive effects.