Classification:
Narcotic, controlled substance - high risk for dependence and addiction
Narcotic analgesics are considered depressants
Description:
Vicodin is taken in the pill form, it's a very strong painkiller which is often used in patients who break bones or have post-op pain.
Desired Effects:
Relieves the user's pain, also gives a rush of euphoria.
Harmful Effects:
Highly addictive, can also cause symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, anxiety and nausea.
Legal Uses:
Is a legal pain killer, as stated above it is extremely powerful and can help people that struggle through extreme pain.

https://www.drugs.com/vicodin.html
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/retrieve.do?tabID=T001&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=BasicSearchForm&currentPosition=2&docId=GALE%7CFVJPDQ359472665&docType=Topic+overview&sort=RELEVANCE&contentSegment=&prodId=MSIC&contentSet=GALE%7CFVJPDQ359472665&searchId=R2&userGroupName=lom_inac&inPS=true
http://refbooks.msf.org:40400/msf_docs/en/essential_drugs/ed_en.pdf