drug addict

• Pessoa que tem dependência física ou psicológica de uma substância, geralmente uma droga ilícita ou prejudicial, e que muitas vezes continua a usá-la apesar das consequências negativas.

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.

   Viciado em drogas

   • 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).

   Viciado

   • 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.