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Hydrocodone is structurally related to codeine but more
closely related to morphine in its pharmacological profile. As
a drug of abuse, it is equivalent to morphine with respect to
subjective effects, opiate signs and symptoms, and "liking"
scores. Hydrocodone is an effective cough suppressant and
analgesic.  All products currently marketed in the United
States are either Schedule III combination products primarily
intended for pain management or Schedule V antitussive
medications often marketed in liquid formulations. The
Schedule III products are currently under review at the
Federal level to determine if an increase in regulatory
control is warranted.


Hydrocodone products are the most frequently prescribed
pharmaceutical opiates in the United States with over 111
million prescriptions dispensed in 2003. Despite their
obvious utility in medical practice, hydrocodone products are
among the most popular pharmaceutical drugs associated
with drug diversion, trafficking, abuse, and addiction.


Hydrocodone products are associated with significant drug
abuse. Hydrocodone was ranked 6th among all controlled
substances in the 2002 Drug Abuse Warning Network
(DAWN) emergency department (ED) data. Poison control
data, DAWN medical examiner (ME) data, and other ME data
indicate that hydrocodone deaths are numerous,
widespread, and increasing in number. In addition, the
hydrocodone acetaminophen combinations (accounting for
about 80 % of all hydrocodone prescriptions) carry
significant public health risk when taken in excess.
Houston Texas Drug Defense Lawyer Andy Nolen has over 15 years experience defending drug charges and is considered one of the best defense attorneys in Houston with over 400 cases dismissed.
One of the most experienced Houston defense  lawyers, Attorney Andy Nolen,  represents people who have been accused of a state crime or Houston  
law, including in communities such as League City, Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Clear Lake, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Baytown, Pasadena, Memorial,
Spring Branch, River Oaks, West University, and Bellaire. Counties that Houston criminal attorney Andy Nolen serves include: Galveston County • Fort
Bend County • Montgomery County • Brazoria County • Harris County.  Cases handled include: Possession of Marijuana, Cocaine, Crystal
Methamphetamine, Xanax, Prescription Drugs, Probation Violations, Theft, Shoplifting, Drunk Driving, Evading Arrest, and all other Felonies and
Misdemeanors.
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HUNDREDS OF CASES DISMISSED
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