# Opioids: Difference between addiction and dependence

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/opioids-difference-between-addiction-and-dependence/2596>\
**Category:** Journal Articles and Reference Materials\
**Created:** [June 26, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/opioids-difference-between-addiction-and-dependence/2596 "2013-06-26T16:45:38Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 26, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/opioids-difference-between-addiction-and-dependence/2596/1 "2013-06-26T16:45:38Z")

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Thought this was a good article from healthcentral.com

http:/[www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/coping-279488-5.html](http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/coping-279488-5.html)

In my opinion, both doctors and the US government should read this!