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

There’s the FBI, corrupt politicians, money-hungry pharma reps, the sick and the terminally ailing, drug addicts — anyone who might want to use the mushroom for any purpose.

From Salon

"They faced discrimination from society - they all point fingers at them and call them drug addicts. This has affected them a lot," she says.

From BBC

He reportedly dubbed King a “chronic drug addict and alcoholic who refuses to acknowledge that she has a problem.”

From Los Angeles Times

First, Sis, her youngest daughter and a drug addict, goes missing.

From Los Angeles Times

Growing up and being in rehab, I felt like addiction was just something that was for drug addicts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• addict
• drug user
• substance abuser
• user