Meaning & use
addict
A person who is unable to stop using a substance or engaging in a harmful habit.
See it in a sentence
He became an addict after years of using painkillers prescribed for an old injury.
The support group helps addicts recover through counseling and peer accountability.
A note on using this word
Addict is increasingly avoided in clinical contexts in favor of phrases like 'person with a substance use disorder', which sound less stigmatizing.
Words with a similar meaning
user
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