Can a person take hydrocodone/ibuphrone as needed for pain and not become addicted?

Yes: Especially if taking only as needed and for short time. Though potential for addiction is high

Yes : Yes, these medications can be taken temporarily for pain relief. However if you find yourself using them daily for more than a week or even intermittently for a couple if weeks, please see your doctor as you can become addicted without even realizing it.

Narcotics: If you take 2-3 doses per day of Hydrocodone / ibuprofen for moderate pain relief for 6-10 day for up to 4 times per day as neede then stop it or taper down snd stop by two weeks , there is very little chance for habituation . However if medication is taken on a regular basis for up to a month , then. The potential for habituation and depend acne is there if the right oetdonality exists .