An individual does not need to be a thorough doctor to watch House, a show that focuses on a grumpy old doctor named House who can diagnose n any disease that has ever existed. In one of the episodes of House, House is waiting for Vicodin medication at the pharmacy in order to take away the pain from his damaged leg. However, Vicodin can be highly addictive and cause possible symptoms in the body. Vicodin is a type of prescription medication that blocks pain receptors in the brain, making it an addictive drug in hospitalized patients. Vicodin is prescribed by doctors to relieve pain in the body. For example, Vicodin contains two ingredients responsible for suppressing pain, namely hydrocodone and oxycodone. These two ingredients belong to a class of narcotic drugs called opiates that make Vicodin a central nervous system depressant (Hydrocodone: MedlinePlus Drug Information). Vicodin is an effective painkiller that makes individuals very addictive. Vicodin is a depressant medication believed to slow down the body's brain processes responsible for daily functioning. Additionally, people who take Vicodin tend to feel a rush of euphoria and relaxation in the body. Individuals would feel nauseous and experience extreme drowsiness (Vicodin Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings and Dosage). Excessive consumption of Vicodin would cause the individual to develop tolerance to the drug, which could lead to long-term liver damage (The Effects of Using Vicodin). When there is no more pain, individuals want to continue to feel these sensations in order to be able to function. If the liver is damaged, the body will not be able to filter the toxins present in the body. Vicodin can relieve pain, but also consuming it...... middle of paper ...... mat information. " United States National Library of Medicine. United States National Library of Medicine, May 15, 2013. Web. March 16, 2014. "Vicodin Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings and Dosage - WebMD, nd Web . March 16, 2014." The Effects of Using Vicodin. Web. March 16, 2014. "What Causes Vicodin Addiction? Michaels House, nd Web, March 16, 2014. Oqbru, Omudhome "Hydrocondone/Acetaminophen ( Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, Anexsia, Lortab, Lorcet), Lorcet Plus, Norco, Zydone) Side Effects - MedicineNet." MedicineNet. Ed. Jay W. Marks. Np, December 11, 2013. Web. March 16, 2014. “Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen.” Hydrocodone information from Drugs.com. Np, 2013. Web. March 16, 2014. Poinier, Anne C. and Nancy Greenwald. “Opioid analgesics for chronic pain.” WebMD, February 5, 2013. Web.. 2014.