This is a topic that comes up alot on this forum....and sometimes I find it hard to see the difference in "addiction" and dependence. I, myself, am an addict and I let my disease of addiction run my life for many years. I am now a bit over 19 months clean, and am very grateful for what I am and where I am.
Here's my trouble with the two.....I know many addicts that "claim" that their pain is so unbearable, that can't be without the pills.