addict
Pronunciation: [ˈædɪkt]
Word
Context: “substance use”
(noun) a person who cannot stop using a drug or doing something harmful because they feel they need it. It's like when someone loves candy so much that they can't stop eating it, even when it's not good for them.
Example
He is an addict in recovery and is trying to stay away from drugs.
Example
She used to be an addict, but now she enjoys a healthy lifestyle.
Example
Do you think someone can help an addict overcome their problems?
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