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Psychological dependence Pseudo-addiction |
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A behavior pattern called pseudo-addiction may occur in people whose pain is not relieved because inadequate doses of pain reliever are prescribed.
In pseudo-addiction, a person is forced to show signs of being addicted-asking for more pain medicine before the next dose is expected, and seeming desperate to get more of the medication- because of a real need for more pain relief.
This can easily be prevented by providing good relief in the first place.
