drug addict

[ druhg ad-ikt ]

noun

, Sometimes Offensive.

1. a person who is addicted to a chemical substance, especially a narcotic.

drug addict

noun

1. any person who is abnormally dependent on narcotic drugs See addiction

Sensitive Note

See addict.

Word History and Origins

Origin of drug addict¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

“In that time when we were trying to find ourselves, Harley developed a crippling stage anxiety and I became a drug addict, basically,” Stephens said.

From BBC

He later said X’s San Francisco headquarters would move to Austin, too, adding he “had enough of dodging gangs of violent drug addicts just to get in and out of the building.”

From Los Angeles Times

In supporting the changes to the ordinance, Brock and Negrete at times sketched out a homeless population made up of mostly drug addicts and mentally ill people.

From Los Angeles Times

The two grew up in a violent home, and Jackie Collins’ first husband was an abusive drug addict who died by suicide after the dissolution of their marriage.

From Los Angeles Times

A drug addict I knew died of exposure, curled up at the entrance to a store.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• addict
• drug user
• substance abuser
• user