woman pouring out pills and showing a physical dependence

Physical Dependence Is Not The Same As Addiction

Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse

Sometimes you will hear someone use the words “dependence” and “addiction” interchangeably. Is it possible to be physically dependent on drugs or alcohol and not be addicted? Yes, it is. Some drugs, particularly opioids, develop physical dependency in a short period of time requiring a professional opioid addiction treatment to recover successfully. According to the National…