Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) and the
Potential for Addiction
Most targets for abuse are those who are under Dilaudid medication because there is a
tendency for subsequent addiction to set in. Because of the short span during which the
effect of this medication is felt, an individual may take higher dosages than prescribed.
At this stage, it is known as hydromorphone abuse.
Another method most addicts implement to make the after effect of the drug more
intense and localized is to alter the method of application. Instead of swallowing the
pills, they may masticate the pills. Snorting is also another method. In extreme cases,
the pills are crushed and the powder form is mixed with water and injected deep into the
veins. These methods hasten the occurrence of addiction.