Actually not the hydrocodone per se, it's the combination of downers that made my hair stand up. A benzo, Ambien (which is benzo-like), a narcotic and alcohol is a scary mix. Plus the ad and gabapentin which might enhance the effects too. You could stop breathing - and like I say I have a very hard time imagining the doc who prescribed all that together.

Hydrocodone alone is worrisome because of addictive effects. Benzos are addictive too. Ambien can be. Obviously alcohol is. But before I'd worry about addiction, I'd worry about the person going to sleep and never waking up.