Information and opinions on health from Heidi at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/77487/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/77487/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/77487/index http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/77487/18077/worried Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:33:00 -0500 Heidi  My boyfrind has cronic back pain and is taking vicodin. He has taken this medication for at least 3 years, what long term affect does it have on your body and how do I talk with him about the dangers of this medication. I know he is addicted because he has severe mood swings and panics when he is almost out. He visits his Dr. at least 3 times a month. What other medications are out there for cronic back pain?  Help!!!!!!! http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/77487/18077/worried