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Lortab Addiction

It may be difficult to tell the signs of a Lortab, or hydrocodone/APAP addiction from signs of other problems including poor pain management of a mental illness. Some of the more common signs of an addition might include taking too much Lortab too quickly and "doctor shopping", as well as secluding oneself. If you think that a family member or friend is dealing with an addiction, you should seek immediate help, as this drug is one of the more commonly abused prescriptions available and is a narcotic.

An Overview of Lortab Addiction

Lortab is also known as Hydrocodone /APAP. This medication is available by prescription and it is a narcotic. This drug is commonly abused for the narcotic content. Many people choose not to take Lortab because they are afraid of becoming addicted to it and many who do take the medication worry that they might be addicted to Lortab.
 
Some cases of Lortab addiction are pretty easy to point out, but others are not. Some of the signs of this type of addiction are difficult to separate from other issues a person might have including improper pain relief or mental health issues.
 

Addiction to Lortab or Another Problem?

 
When a person is in pain and that pain is not properly cared for, they might show signs that are similar to an addiction to Lortab. Examples of this might include not having a strong enough prescription to fight your pain, which will cause your mood and personality to change from the pain, or you might wind up taking more Lortab than your doctor has prescribed. If you are still struggling with pain and feel that it is not being properly controlled, you should talk to your doctor. Remember that many people start an addiction to Lortab by using the excuse of not enough pain control.
 
There are also certain mental illnesses that have been shown to cause symptoms that are similar to Lortab addiction.
 

Lortab Addiction Signs

Most doctors who prescribe this medication keep an eye out for some of the most common signs of an addiction, including:
     
  • Frequent reports of having prescriptions stolen, lost or needing an early prescription because of travel.
  • Finishing off a prescription for Lortab more quickly than it should be
  • "Doctor Shopping" or going from one doctor to another to find out which doctor will be more eager to give out a Lortab prescription.
  • Reporting allergic reactions to alternative drugs or having a narcotic drug that "works best"
 
Family and friends should also keep an eye on people taking this medication and should look for Lortab addiction signs that include:
     
  • Dishonest behavior of any kind including lying and stealing
  • No explanation to not having any money
  • The need to spend long periods of time alone or secluded
  • Abandoning long time good friends for new friends
  • Mood, personality and behavior changes that are unexplainable
 
Other physical symptoms of an addiction to Lortab are difficult to tell apart from the common symptoms of a dependence on Lortab that will commonly occur with long term Lortab use, that often include a real need for the drug and not an abuse of it.
 

Conclusion on Lortab Addiction

Much of the time, it can be really hard to tell if a friend or family member is struggling with an addiction to Lortab. If you worry that a loved one is fighting this problem, it is best to get help.
 
It's a good idea to start with the physician of the person who you suspect has an issue. It is not against the law to contact this person's doctor to make him or her aware of your worries, but don't expect the doctor to discuss any details of the other person's medical care with you due to specific laws regarding confidentiality. A local substance abuse rehabilitation facility may be able to offer you other services or doctors that might be helpful to you in this situation.