Addiction Vocabulary

noun a person who is addicted to alcohol

adjective related to or suffering from alcoholism

• The doctor diagnosed him as an alcoholic and recommended immediate treatment.
• My uncle is an alcoholic, but he's been sober for five years now.
• I can't believe she's dating that alcoholic guy from the bar.
• Her addiction to shopping is like being an alcoholic but with clothes instead of alcohol.

noun the act of compelling; constraint; coercion

• The compulsion to always be productive can lead to burnout in the workplace.
• I have this weird compulsion to always check my phone for notifications.
• I can't resist the compulsion to binge-watch my favorite TV show.
• Her compulsion to seek validation from others ultimately left her feeling empty inside.

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'compulsive' describes a behavior or tendency that is difficult to control

• The patient exhibited compulsive behavior, often engaging in repetitive actions.
• She has a compulsive need to check her phone every few minutes.
• He's a compulsive shopper, always buying things he doesn't need.
• His compulsive need for perfection often gets in the way of completing tasks.

noun the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

adjective having a tendency to rely on or be influenced by someone or something else

• The country's economy is heavily reliant on foreign aid, leading to a dangerous dependence on external sources.
• She has a strong dependence on her morning coffee to kickstart her day.
• I need to break my phone addiction, it's becoming a serious dependence.
• His emotional dependence on her was like a weight he couldn't shake off.

noun a person who has an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic beverages

• The hospital staff suspected the patient may be a dipsomaniac due to his excessive alcohol consumption.
• I heard she's a real dipsomaniac, always drinking way too much at parties.
• He's such a dipsomaniac, he can never turn down a drink.
• Her obsession with shopping is like a dipsomaniac's need for alcohol.

noun a person who is addicted to drugs, especially heroin

• The police arrested a known dope fiend for possession of illegal substances.
• I heard that guy is a real dope fiend, always looking for his next fix.
• That dope fiend is always chasing the dragon, never satisfied.
• Beware of becoming a mental dope fiend, addicted to negative thoughts.

noun a person who is addicted to drugs

• The counselor worked with the drug addict to develop a treatment plan.
• I heard that John's cousin is a drug addict.
• That guy is a total druggie, always looking for his next fix.
• Being addicted to social media can make you feel like a drug addict, constantly craving more.

noun a person who uses drugs, especially illegally or excessively

• The police are cracking down on drug users in the city.
• I heard that John's cousin is a drug user.
• Stay away from that guy, he's a heavy drug user.
• Being addicted to social media can turn someone into a digital drug user.

noun a person who plays games of chance for money; a person who takes risky actions in the hope of a desired result

• The gambler placed a large bet on the horse race.
• The gambler is feeling lucky tonight at the casino.
• The gambler is on a winning streak and can't be stopped.
• The gambler took a risk by investing all his money in the stock market.

noun a person who is addicted to or frequently uses pills, especially prescription drugs

• The doctor warned about the dangers of becoming a pillhead due to excessive use of prescription medication.
• I heard that guy is a total pillhead, always popping painkillers for every little ache.
• Don't hang out with that pillhead, he's always looking for a quick fix.
• His addiction to social media turned him into a digital pillhead, constantly seeking validation online.

noun a person who is addicted to sports

• The sportaholic spends most of their free time watching games and following sports news.
• My friend is such a sportaholic, he never misses a game.
• Dude, you're a total sportaholic, always talking about the latest match.
• Being a sportaholic is like being addicted to the adrenaline rush of competition.

adjective describing something that can be easily abused or taken advantage of

• The new software has several abusable features that need to be addressed.
• Be careful with that loophole, it's really abusable.
• Dude, that power-up is so abusable in the game.
• Her kindness is abusable by those who take advantage of her.