Addiction

What is the Difference Between Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction?

What is the Difference Between Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction?

Many benzo injured patients are met with unintentional misunderstanding when discussing their difficulties while taking and withdrawing from prescribed benzodiazepines. When it comes to benzos and withdrawal, the terms addiction, dependence, and tolerance are commonly used - and widely misunderstood.