Lortab is a pain reliever which is made of two ingredients: hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is a frequently prescribed opioid commonly used to ease moderate to severe pain. This component is what contributes to Lortab addiction; the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency states that it is associated with more drug abuse than any other opioid. Acetaminophen is a component of many over-the-counter pain relievers. Although it’s often used to treat mild pain, its effects are amplified when combined with hydrocodone.
These two ingredients each work in different ways to relieve pain. Hydrocodone tricks you into believing you are not feeling pain by binding to receptors in your brain, blocking the pain signals being sent by your nervous system. Acetaminophen, on the other hand, reduces the chemical in your brain that stimulates pain nerves.

If this medication is misused, it can lead to Lortab addiction, resulting in any of the following side effects:

Risk of potentially fatal overdose increases
Increased mood swings
Escalation in anxiety or depression
Destruction in relationships
Lortab addiction can be a very serious condition and should prompt professional Lortab addiction treatment as soon as possible.

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