Drug abuse refers, in contrast to tolerance, to the inappropriate use or legalization of drugs. You may exceed the recommended dosage of drugs or use prescriptions written for another person. To feel better, decrease stress, or escape real life, you could use drugs. You can often stop using or modify your bad habits.
It is addictive when you don't want to quit. If it puts your health at risk, you should not do it. If it causes financial, emotional or other issues for you and your loved ones, Even if you are determined to stop using, the urge to get and use drugs can grow stronger every day.
It is not the same thing as addiction if you have a physical dependency or tolerance. In situations of physical dependency, you may experience withdrawal symptoms if you abruptly stop using the drug. Tolerance can occur when a drug is less effective over time.
One example is that you might become dependent on opioids to manage pain. This is not a reason to become addicted. In general, only a small fraction of individuals become addicted to drugs that have been prescribed by competent medical professionals.