What could lead to dependence on my medication?

Addiction?: If you man pain or psychiatric medications, then we must include your personalities. Do you have an addictive personality? Do you smoke and can't quit, drink and can't stop, take pain meds for the "high"? These should be discussed with your physician. If you are a hypertensive, diabetic, etc and must rely on medications for health reasons alone, then you should not worry. Italk to your md.