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What is something that people think is dangerous but in reality is completely harmless? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)
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[–] 16 points 3 years ago (1 child)

If you’re dependent on the drug that’s an addiction. You may feel that your addiction is more justified than others, and that’s ok. Humans have been using drugs for thousands of years both recreationally and medicinally.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago

    That's not true. There's a difference between addiction and dependence medically.

    You don't say that a person on insulin is an addict. You don't say that a person on heart medicine is an addict. We shouldn't say that a person on opiates are addicts.

    Addicts take the medicine without a medical need. Dependent people need to take the medicine in order to live a normal life.

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