@lioness- There are many factors that contribute to addiction, among them are addicting drugs. Drugs that actually make you an addict by physically changing your biology. Most of us become addicts of one sort or another after taking something, liking it, and continuing to take it, then because we need it. We aren't born addicts in the strict sense of needing an addictive drug at birth. CIrcumstances need to fall into place. At other times, as I said, it's the drug itself.

I can't take tramadol, I wish that I could. But it can become addictive, so be careful too.

I'm on 2 Tramadol a day for arthritis, and when I've had to be off it for a day or two, I don't notice a difference. I'm apparently not very addictive, though my doctor checks me every 6 months before she'll renew the scrip. I tried a hemp gummy which didn't do much. I just keep doing exercises specifically for the painful areas and go.