While Mrs. Katz's pacemaker will continue to deliver low-energy pulses at the time of her death, the heart muscle will stop responding. Mrs. Katz's decision to turn off her pacemaker at a time of her choice depends upon her own perception of how she wants to die. A cardioverter's presence raises other critical issues.
Vicodin can be detected in the urine for 3-4 days. A blood test can detect Vicodin for up to 6-48 hours. A saliva test can detect Vicodin for up to 3-4 days. Vicodin, like many other drugs, can be detected with a hair follicle drug test for up to 90 days. Vicodin contains hydrocodone, an opiate analgesic, used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Best Answer: Yes. vicodin contains two active ingredients one of which is hydrocodone which is an opiate. If vicodin is in your blood or urine you may very well test positive for opiates.