I was a Vicodin addict for about a year and half and am now completely free and back to the 'me' I was before I started them...maybe I am a rarity in this type pf addiction, but I do believe that some people just screw up once, learn from the mistake, and never go back. For those that continue to struggle with the addiction and their families and friends, I am sorry...but I know that sometimes there are instances when the doom and gloom of addiction are not the inevitable, end-all result. Take care of yourself, but please do not assume that the worst case scenario will be yours...as it was not mine...best of luck to you, my friend. Take care of yourself, but please do not be cynical until it is proven to you that cycnicism is the best route for you to take in order to protect yourself...