Addiction to prescription analgesics and psychotropic drugs consistently remains a greater addiction problem for women than men. This case study of a 30-year-old white, middle class female teacher characterizes a pattern of primary addiction to prescription drugs common to women of all ages. This case history consists of in-depth interviews in which the respondent first traces the predisposing factors to her addiction, then describes the underlying health problems that led to the prescriptions, elaborates the intricate schemes for obtaining medication, discusses the altering issues of pain and panic, and delineates the comprehensive rehabilitation program that successfully changed her behavior. The respondent offers insights leading to recommendations for prevention of the addiction, recognition of the addictive symptoms, and suggestions for surviving with chronic pain but without addictive mediations.