I was physically addicted but not mentally I know it cause I stopped on mine own and threw out a whole lot of pills. I was not in rehad nephew was. I have no desire to take pills and only did for the two years before my surgery. (did not abuse)I might have to have surgery on low back and was worried about becoming physically addicted quicker this time. That is what my nephew told me he learned so I am not sure? ANYONE know that answer??? Do you get physically addicted sooner now???