I have been on Klonopin for over three years now, starting at 0.5mg as needed up to 1mg twice a day for my panic disorder. The dose of Xanax I was on was getting too high for my doc's comfort, so we made the switch. I don't feel I'm addicted, and can tell when I've missed a dose, as I feel more anxious and nervous. As long as you have a doc that is careful and monitors you closely, addiction shouldn't be an issue. Be honest with your doc, because they can pick up on the signs of addiction before you can.