There is nothing wrong with a legitimate chronic pain patient being physically dependent on a painkilling drug, so long as that physical dependency doesn't morph into a euphoria-seeking addiction.
It is important to state at this point that being physically dependent on a drug doesn't necessarily make one an addict.
If you are dying, what does it matter if you are physically dependent on a drug?
My patients may have started using opioids for the euphoric effects, or "high," but by the time they become addicted, they are physically dependent on opioids just to feel normal and avoid painful withdrawal.
I would say heroin is now on a big upswing because all these people who were using Oxy in the past can no longer use Oxy and they're physically dependent on opiates, so they need to find something and heroin is a cheap alternative.
Medically managed withdrawal or detoxification may be a necessary first step in recovery for patients, who are physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, or sedative/hypnotics.
If you are disabled be aware that you have a right to your boundaries anyway, even if you're physically dependent on family members.
And it was this: I would be physically dependent upon those who might love me.
The body becomes adapted to the presence of narcotics (that is, becomes physically dependent on them).
Human flourishing is possible even if you lack a major sense, like sight, or you can't walk, or you're totally physically dependent on others.
