I first thought people just got hooked on hydrocodone by going to the doctor,. Sadly, I understand how athletes' come into addiction possibly quicker than most. Hydrocodone addiction affects everybody. I was a guest at the country club having lunch with a group of ladies. One lady complained of having a headache that ibuprofin would not touch. I swear to you, 5 ladies looked in their purse for their script of hydrocodone. All had left their scripts at home but would get her some after they left. LUCKILY.thank God, the waiter had a couple of hydrocodone on hand! Hence, a wonderful lunch was consumed!