1. Using Vicodin for non medical reasons.
2. Consistently taking more than the prescribed amount of Vicodin resulting in rapid increases in the amount of Vicodin needed, refill requests before the refill date, repeated loss of Vicodin prescriptions, emergency calls to a doctors office for Vicodin prescription refills, visiting a Vicodin prescribing doctor at the end of office hours for Rx refills, or having more than one doctor who prescribes Vicodin.
3. Compulsive seeking and using Vicodin despite negative consequences, (loss of job, debt, physical problems, family problems).
4. Sluggish behavior, drowsiness, apathy, lack of energy, sleepiness or constant sleeping.
5. Social withdrawal.
6. Inability to concentrate.
7. Persistent physical symptoms of pain pill use including slower breathing, constricted pupils, flushing of the face and neck, constipation, nausea, and/or vomiting.
8. Objection or unwillingness to provide medical records and refusing to take medical exams, tests or get referrals for Vicodin prescription.
9. Neglecting usual responsibilities (work, school, or family).
10. Withdrawal symptoms when Vicodin use stops.
I'll either fall asleep or say enough slick shyt to get me a raise and a spot in management. Opiate highs always go two different ways for me - I either nod or I become productive in my work.
