Allopathic Medicines: Debunking Dependency Myths, Doctor Explains the Truth

• Many fear allopathic medicines cause dependency; Dr. Lokendra Gupta clarifies most do not lead to addiction.
• Common medicines for headache, fever, or infections, when taken correctly, do not create dependency.
• Dependency is often confused with long-term treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes or blood pressure.
• Some medicines like sleeping pills, anti-anxiety drugs, opioids, and steroids can cause habit formation if misused or taken long-term.
• Self-medication or prematurely stopping medication can lead to reduced effectiveness, not dependency.

Why It Matters: Most allopathic medicines do not cause dependency; long-term use for chronic diseases is treatment, not addiction.