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Im taking oxycontin for extreme pain and worried about becoming dependant on them. how can you tell the difference between addiction and dependant?
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PSYCH v PHYSICAL: "Dependence" = "craving" a psychological need for the effect of a chemical...many chemicals can produce dependence (including sugar!!!!) Addiction produces a whole "bunch" of PHYSICAL effects, shakiness, muscle aches, sweating, "goosebumps", nausea/vomiting, to mention a few! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 8/20/2016
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