@hi Ronnie that is a tough one the one thing I know is Dr told me when I was on Vicodin that if I take the med as directed I won't become addicted its people who aren't strong enough to do this and they take more then they become addicted.Pain meds help the body to heal I take my Tramadol to allow my muscles to relax at 🌙 I can only give you this experience its up to you to decide what to do. Sorry I don't have any more information for you .