It takes a rather large dose of tram to get high, which consequently lowers the seizure threshold. Tramadol is a multiple-receptor agonist with minimal activity at the mu (about 1/32nd the strength of codeine, or something like that), so euphoria and warmth are minimal. Yes this is bullshit, I agree with you. But it will help keep you out of WDs if you were addicted to Vicodin. And some opioid-naive people really like tramadol, who knows it may lower your tolerance, and it should take care of your pain as long as you don't have broken bones or multiple herniated discs, or some other severe injury. Try to look at it as a good thing. Just don't take too much please (keep it below 400 mg).