Have you known anyone addicted to opiods?

Sadly I know far too many.  A person becomes dependent on opiates when he feels unable to function normally without the drug. The length of time it takes to become dependent can vary from person to person. Dependence often depends on a number of factors, including previous opioid use, your overall health, your age, your body size, the strength of the drug, and more. Some people start opiate abuse in very high doses, which causes them to gain tolerance and become dependent quickly. Others may take the slower road toward dependence, like following a legitimate prescription.