Back Surgery in your 30s?

Nrdsb4
Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:43:32 +0000

Yes, being physically dependent on narcotics is NOT the same as being “addicted.” Being addicted typically means that in addition to the physical dependence, tolerance, and physical symptoms that accompany abrupt withdrawal of the medication, you are wanting, “needing”, seeking these drugs after the medical indications for them are no longer present, or you are psychologically dependent on them for the side effects that are helping you to deal with psychological or emotional issues.

There are many medications that shouldn’t be withdrawn suddenly or they can cause unpleasant symptoms. We don’t usually refer to patients in these instances as addicted.