Addiction... Dependence... Not to confuse the issue, but to add some information sometimes overlooked/unknown, there is also a phenomenon called pseudoaddiction. It's generally applied to opioids and the chronic pain community, but may have comparisons in other kinds of addictions. I'm not suggesting that it applies here -- just throwing it out for assimilation.

Pseudoaddiction is when a person exhibits behaviors that mirror/simulate addiction (psychological need) because their pain is not adequately being addressed/treated.

These behaviors may include (but are not limited to):
• Feeling that one has to use the medication (engage in the behavior) regularly or periodically
• Failing in attempts to discontinue the medication/behavior
• Feeling that one needs the medication (to engage in the behavior) to deal with problems
• Anticipating/waiting for the next dose or opportunity to use the medication/engage in the behavior

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