Addiction And Recovery Vocabulary

verb past tense of hook, to fasten or attach with a hook

adjective attached to or caught on something with a hook

• The author's captivating writing style had me hooked from the first page.
• I can't stop watching this TV show, I'm totally hooked!
• I got hooked on playing video games all night long.
• She was hooked on the idea of traveling the world and experiencing new cultures.

noun the act of leaving a place, organization, or agreement

• The company announced the withdrawal of their latest product due to safety concerns.
• I had to make a withdrawal from my savings account to cover unexpected expenses.
• I'm feeling a bit rough after that night out, definitely need a withdrawal from the bank of sleep.
• His withdrawal from social activities was a sign that he was struggling with his mental health.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, place, time, or degree

• The patient's speech was slurred and druggily as a result of the medication.
• She stumbled out of the party looking druggily after taking too many pills.
• He was acting all druggily after smoking weed with his friends.
• The music had a druggily hypnotic effect on the crowd, causing them to sway in a trance-like state.

noun dragon

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

article a word that specifies a noun

• The police were called to apprehend the suspects who were attempting to chase the dragon in the park.
• I heard some kids talking about trying to chase the dragon last night.
• I can't believe he's still chasing the dragon after all these years.
• Some people turn to drugs to chase the dragon of their past traumas.

noun a period of excessive drinking or wild behavior

preposition used before 'tear' to indicate the specific nature of the spree

• After weeks of intense studying, the students decided to go on a tear and celebrate their hard work.
• Let's go on a tear and hit up all the bars in town tonight!
• I heard Sarah and her friends are planning to go on a tear this weekend.
• The stock market has been on a tear lately, reaching new record highs.

noun a substance that is sprinkled or sprayed on a marijuana cigarette

• The substance known as angel dust is a powerful hallucinogen that can have dangerous effects on the brain and body.
• I heard some people at the party were using angel dust, but I stayed away from it.
• I can't believe he's still into that angel dust stuff, it's so risky.
• Her mind was clouded with angel dust, making it hard for her to think clearly.

noun a person who is addicted to spending money excessively and irresponsibly

• The spendaholic individual struggled to keep their finances in check.
• My friend is such a spendaholic, always buying the latest gadgets.
• She's a total spendaholic, can't resist splurging on designer clothes.
• His reckless spending habits earned him the title of a spendaholic.