I think I get what you're saying. not everyone who is a chronic pain patient becomes a drug addict, where they'll do things like lie to their doctor to get more medication or a higher dose because they discovered the drugs made them feel good. that's what an "addict" would do.
What I'm saying is that if you are physically dependent on a drug, taking it as prescribed or not, you are addicted to that substance, physically. the addict is addicted both physically and mentally. I understand the difference, but if you're physically dependent you ARE addicted, though you may or MAY NOT be an "addict".