Thread: In Neurontin/Gabapentin Hell
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Old 09-20-2013, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Saffy View Post
I was told, quite forcefully, when I said I was frightened of becoming addicted to pain drugs that I am not addicted, only dependent .. Because I need them to help with the pain. I am still a tad puzzled as to the difference.
Here are the technical definitions. Confusion can sometimes arise because in some instances there is some crossover, but basically, addiction is psychological, while dependence is physical.

There is also pseudoaddiction—drug-seeking behaviours that appear to be addiction, but actually indicate inadequately addressed/under-medicated pain.

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