What is another word for junkies?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌŋkiz] (IPA)

The word "junkies" typically refers to individuals who are addicted to drugs or other substances, specifically, those who suffer from drug abuse disorder. However, there are many synonyms for this word which can be used in lieu of "junkies" to avoid perpetuating stereotypes or stigmatizing language. Some suggested alternatives include "substance abusers," "addicts," "chemical dependency sufferers," "drug-dependent individuals," and "users." These synonyms are more respectful and humanizing and reflect a more accurate and empathetic understanding of those who struggle with addiction. It's important to remember that language has the power to influence and shape our perceptions, so choosing the right words is crucial in reducing stigma and promoting understanding.

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Usage examples for Junkies

There aren't any junkies anymore!"
"Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom"
Cory Doctorow
Kids who knew their secrets played ball-hockey nearly undisturbed by cars, junkies turned them into reeking pissoirs, homeless people dossed down in the lees of their low, crazy-angled buildings, teenagers came and necked around corners.
"Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town"
Cory Doctorow

Famous quotes with Junkies

  • The book can produce an addiction as fierce as heroin or nicotine, forcing us to spend much of our lives, like junkies, in book shops and libraries, those literary counterparts to the opium den.
    Phillip Adams
  • I love nerds. Comic-Con junkies are the tastemakers of tomorrow. Isn't that funny? The tables have turned.
    Kristen Bell
  • I think writers tend to be experience junkies, and I think they also tend to want to be on the outside looking in.
    Augusten Burroughs
  • The United States, per capita, at a certain period in its history, had the most junkies of any country ever in the world - right after the Civil War. The most brutal war, the greatest amount of casualties that America's ever had.
    Al Lewis
  • Television has created a nation of news junkies who tune in every night to get their fix on the world.
    Robert MacNeil

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