Posted by Glydin on February 22, 2005, at 18:17:34
In reply to Re: Name change?, posted by fires on February 22, 2005, at 11:49:42
> My doctor brought up the issue when I mentioned that I was probably addicted to Clonazepam. He said no - maybe dependent but not addicted. People addicted to drugs exhibit very different behaviors (such as stealing to support their addiction)--- according to my doc (not a Pdoc).~~~I am really glad to see someone else notes that difference. Folks are quite misled and misuse the word **Addiction** as it is truly defined. Addiction has four characteristics: Psychosocial disruption, Tolerance not leading to a maintenance dosing, Drug seeking behavior, and Inapproiate use.
The presence of discontinuation syndrome or even withdrawal symptoms does not, in and of itself, imply addiction.
I'll probably get a "Keep it Adm. here", but I wanted to acknowledge "Thank Goodness" someone else is aware of this REALLY important distinction.
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