Stefka if you get into a serious accident and need serious meds just to sleep straight tell me how many days it takes to get hooked
thats how it all starts...........so YES it Accidental........in MANY cases
Bawstin if shes good you should know
How many days? Depends on whether you're talking about a mental addiction or a physical dependence.
But no, it isn't accidental. Doctors and pharmacists tell you the risks before you start on opiates. An accident victim might weigh the risks and chose the drugs. But s/he knew the risks. That isn't accidental, that is making a choice. Such an individual might be surprised by the pain of withdrawal, but I still would not consider that to be an accidental addiction - especially if it spirals into the kind of addiction that actually makes the person "do things they don't want to do."