drug addict

• Eine Person, die körperlich oder psychisch von einer Substanz abhängig ist, meist von einer illegalen oder schädlichen Droge, und diese oft trotz negativer Folgen weiter konsumiert.

A person who is physically or psychologically dependent on a substance, typically an illegal or harmful drug, and often continues using it despite negative consequences.

1. Person with substance dependenceB2formal

   A person who is physically or psychologically dependent on a drug, often leading to compulsive use despite harmful consequences.

   Drogenabhängiger

   • The clinic provides rehabilitation programs for drug addicts.
   • He became a drug addict after years of prescription misuse.
   • Society often stigmatizes drug addicts instead of offering help.

2. Informal term for enthusiastB2slang

   A person who is extremely enthusiastic or obsessed with a particular activity or thing (used metaphorically).

   Süchtiger

   • He's a total coffee drug addict; he can't start his day without three cups.
   • She's a drug addict for video games, playing for hours every night.
   • My brother is a workout drug addict; he goes to the gym twice a day.