Physical Dependence Is Not The Same As AddictionAddiction, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 20, 2019Sometimes 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…