I agree that "addiction" is not the same as dependency for true Cper's. Tolerance can and does develop after time however that's not an "addict". I would love for my pain to disappear and never need another med for pain. Cp is a condition just like other's that require maintenance meds. When in pain and life is taken over by the pain, many have to do what's necessary to have some quality of life. Double dippers should realize a price may have to be paid for this, but if the pain is not relieved, I'm not throwing the first stone! Addiction is not the problem for most of us and if the medical community would educate themselves, CP would be just another genuine malady to be treated. This is IMHO. Soc