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Hydrocodone addiction vs heroin addiction, what's the difference?
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Little Difference : Both drugs ate opiates and have identical effects in the body producing dependence and possibly addiction. The route of administration may contribute to the development of addiction with IV use and "snorting" more addictive than oral use, although all routes of use can be addictive, .
Answered 6/10/2014
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