DEA, Drug Information, Hydrocodone

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DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEW

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/hydrocodone/hydrocodone.htm

CONTROL STATUS

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/hydrocodone/hydrocodone.htm

STREET NAMES

Vikes, Hydro, Norco

SHORT-TERM EFFECTS

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/hydrocodone/hydrocodone.htm

LONG-TERM EFFECTS

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/hydrocodone/hydrocodone.htm

TRAFFICKING TRENDS

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/nflis/2006rx_drugs_report.pdf

USE/USER POPULATION

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/hydrocodone/hydrocodone.htm

LEGISLATION

The DEA is currently reviewing a petition to increase the regulatory controls on hydrocodone combination products from schedule III to schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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PHOTOS

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RELATED NEWS RELEASES

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Last updated: March 2010