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I agree. The prefix "pseudo" implies that there is some normal behavior (addiction) and faked behavior (pseudoaddiction). But it's the other way around. Wanting medication for legitimate reasons should be the normal behavior and faking it (addiction) the pseudo behavior.


not defending the term or the pharma behavior, but pseudo can also mean 'similar to' or 'having the appearance of', especially in an academic context


that seems more appropriate for quasi but i could see how pseudo might be used in such a manner


Here in Australia, addiction is a real medical diagnosis.[1]

Drug addiction is a real problem that often calls for initial treatment with controlled dosing of a drug in the same class.

1. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/what-is-addiction




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