Narcotics Addict

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Pronunciation: /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪks ˈædɪkt/

Definitions of narcotics addict

noun a person who is addicted to narcotics, which are drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep

Example Sentences

A1 The narcotics addict needed help to overcome their addiction.

A2 The police arrested the narcotics addict for possession of illegal substances.

B1 The rehabilitation center offered support and treatment for the narcotics addict.

B2 The narcotics addict struggled with withdrawal symptoms during detox.

C1 The psychiatrist recommended therapy sessions for the narcotics addict to address underlying issues.

C2 The narcotics addict's relapse was a setback in their recovery journey.

Examples of narcotics addict in a Sentence

formal The rehabilitation center offers programs to help narcotics addicts overcome their addiction.

informal I heard that John's cousin is a narcotics addict and is struggling to get clean.

slang Stay away from that guy, he's a hardcore narcotics addict.

figurative Being a narcotics addict is like being trapped in a never-ending cycle of destruction.

Grammatical Forms of narcotics addict

past tense

was a narcotics addict

plural

narcotics addicts

comparative

more addicted to narcotics

superlative

most addicted to narcotics

present tense

is a narcotics addict

future tense

will be a narcotics addict

perfect tense

has been a narcotics addict

continuous tense

is being a narcotics addict

singular

narcotics addict

positive degree

narcotics addict

infinitive

to be a narcotics addict

gerund

being a narcotics addict

participle

narcotics-addicted

Origin and Evolution of narcotics addict

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'narcotics addict' originated from the medical field to describe individuals who are dependent on narcotics for their effects.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a clinical context to describe individuals with a dependence on narcotics, the term has evolved over time to also encompass the societal and legal implications of drug addiction.