Addiction vs Dependence vs Tolerance: The Critical Medical Difference

🚨 TOLERANCE ≠ ADDICTION 🚨Most people — even healthcare professionals — use these terms incorrectly.

And that confusion is hurting patients.

In this episode, we break down:

🧠 The real definition of addiction

💊 Why opioid tolerance doesn’t automatically mean addiction

📉 What physical dependence actually is

📖 What the DSM-5 REALLY says

⚠️ How mislabeling leads to stigma”,