An alien admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident. Permanent residents are also commonly referred to as immigrants; however, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) broadly defines an immigrant as any alien in the United States, except one legally admitted under specific nonimmigrant categories (INA section 101(a)(15)).
HomeWhat Is Dilaudid Used to Treat? Dilaudid â the brand name for hydromorphone â is an opioid pain reliever that is legally available only by prescription. In 2012, American doctors wrote 3.9 million prescriptions for Dilaudid, per the Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control.
As an opioid, Dilaudid exposes users to the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse [see Drug Abuse and Dependence (9)]. âAlthough the risk of addiction in any individual is unknown, it can occur in patients appropriately prescribed Dilaudid Oral Solution or Dilaudid Tablets.