I agree with you PDXDavid. I take Norco for pain and don't get high from it. It is my understanding that if you use it as intended and do not use more than is needed that you will not become dependent. There are days I need to take all 4 prescribed doses and also have to take antispasmodics and better days that I only need to take 2 Norco and no antispasmodics. Those days are few and far between but they give me hope.