“Anyone who takes opioids on a regular basis will become dependent upon them, meaning they will have to taper off gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms. But very few chronic pain patients exhibit the compulsive drug-seeking behaviors of someone who is addicted.” AddictionMythsChronic PainDrug AbuseSubstance AbuseChronic Pain StigmaOpioid UseOpioid AbusePain ManagementDrug SeekingPain MedsDrug Dependance Author:Karen Lee Richards