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How easy is it to get addicted to pain medication for chronic illness?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Addiction: Dependency is more common and also tolerance. Addicition is a more serious issue as you lose control of how you use the medication

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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