drug addict

/'drʌg'ædikt/

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Word: Drug Addict

Definition: A "drug addict" is a person who is dependent on or addicted to drugs, particularly illegal substances or narcotics. This means that they have a strong need or desire to use drugs, which can harm their health and life.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "drug addict" as a noun. For example, you might say, "He is a drug addict."
• It is often used in discussions about health, addiction treatment, and social issues.

Example Sentence:

• "After struggling for many years, she finally decided to seek help for her problems as a drug addict."

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal contexts, you might encounter the term "substance use disorder," which is a broader term that can include addiction to legal substances like alcohol or prescription medications, as well as illegal drugs.

Word Variants:

• Addiction (noun): The state of being addicted to a substance. Example: "His addiction to drugs affected his relationships."
• Addictive (adjective): Something that causes addiction. Example: "Certain drugs are very addictive."
• Addict (noun): A person who is addicted to something, not limited to drugs. Example: "She’s a coffee addict."

Different Meanings:

• While "drug addict" specifically refers to someone addicted to drugs, the term "addict" can also refer to someone who is very enthusiastic about a particular activity (like a "computer addict" or "shopping addict").

Synonyms:

• Substance abuser
• Narcotics addict
• Drug user (though this can refer to someone who uses drugs without necessarily being addicted)

Idioms:

• "Hit rock bottom": This means to reach the lowest point in life, often used to describe a drug addict who has experienced serious negative consequences due to their addiction.
  • Example: "After losing his job and friends, he finally hit rock bottom and decided to get help."

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Get clean": To stop using drugs and recover from addiction.
  • Example: "After years of being a drug addict, she worked hard to get clean and rebuild her life."

Academic

Noun

1. a narcotics addict

Synonyms

• junkie
• junky