If pentobarbital was prescribed to you, that history remains important because physical dependence and addiction are related but different.
Dependence refers to physical adaptation that can produce withdrawal when use changes. Addiction involves difficulty controlling use despite harmful effects. Either concern deserves respectful clinical attention. Taking a medication as prescribed does not automatically mean addiction, while a prescription also does not prevent a harmful pattern from developing. An individual assessment can clarify what you are experiencing and what support fits.
