Anyone who thinks morphine is not addictive

[lumbarworry]

I have been taking morphine tablet form about 30mg a day for about a year.  Also take very high doses of other weak opioids and some valium daily.  I have severe chronic pain.  However I haven't increased the dose of morphine by more than 5mg since I started and get side effects when I take too much.  I believe I can stop when the pain stops.  So am I addicted?  I don't feel addicted and don't crave it, just need it when I am in pain, regularly and every day.  Am I kidding myself and just an addict with regular withdrawal symptoms?  Is it possible to use morphine regularly and NOT be an addict.  I certainly don't feel like one.

[toxictome]

You can become physically addicted..meaning your body has become dependent on it. So yes, you could be experiencing wd.

[Lotsatrout]

You seem to not show any signs of "addictive behavior" such as going through your Rx to soon.  Looking for drugs in other places such as on the streets or from friends.  You haven't "lost" your pills to get an early refill... etc... etc... etc....  After a year of using you are more than likely dependent on the medication but if you are not showing signs of "addictive behavior" you're probably ok but just remember that right behind dependency is addiction.  Just be very careful not to slip across that fine line between the two.

Trout