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Old 11-28-2013, 01:38 PM #35
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Default Great explanation
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Originally Posted by Dr. Smith View Post
No, that's dependence. It can get confusing because a person can be both addicted to, and dependent on, a medication.

It may help to think of it this way: Dependence is physical—the body becomes chemically acclimated/accustomed to a medication such that abrupt reduction/cessation causes physical withdrawal; Addiction is psychological—evidenced by cravings, continued ab/use despite harm to onesself/others (usually family members).

Definitions Related to the Use of Opioids for the Treatment of Pain: Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Pain Society, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine

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Wow, Doc, that was a GREAT explanation. Thanks.

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