What is another word for drug addict?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈʌɡ ˈadɪkt] (IPA)

When it comes to addiction, the language we use can have a big impact. The term "drug addict" comes with a great deal of stigma and can perpetuate negative stereotypes. It's important to use language that is accurate and compassionate. Some synonyms for "drug addict" include person with a substance use disorder, someone struggling with addiction, individual with a drug dependency, and person dealing with substance abuse. These phrases focus on the person rather than the addiction and avoid labeling them as a single defining characteristic. By being mindful of the language we use, we can reduce stigma and help to create a more supportive and empathetic culture around addiction.

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What are the hypernyms for Drug addict?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Drug addict?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for drug addict (as nouns)

Famous quotes with Drug addict

  • Then in came this script with another very low offer, and another drug addict and a depressing and difficult part to play. I thought, 'Why should I put myself through that for hardly any money?'
    Ellen Burstyn
  • Well ironically my last three roles have all been a mother. One was a Canadian film where the baby was taken away because she is a drug addict, in Irish Jam I play a mother to a four year old. I think in the future I'll be able to handle the role with a lot more depth.
    Anna Friel
  • I mean, I don't think I'm alone when I look at the homeless person or the bum or the psychotic or the drunk or the drug addict or the criminal and see their baby pictures in my mind's eye. You don't think they were cute like every other baby?
    Dustin Hoffman
  • No, I'm not a drug addict, and neither is my husband. If that were so, you'd get a lot less work out of me. It would show in the performances and in the work.
    Whitney Houston
  • I'm not a drug addict. My wild period wasn't about drugs; it was about sexual freedom.
    Calvin Klein

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