Substance Use Terminology

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 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.

adjective describing a state of being under the influence of both alcohol and marijuana simultaneously

• After consuming alcohol and marijuana simultaneously, he became crossfaded and was unable to drive.
• We got crossfaded at the party last night and had a great time.
• I love getting crossfaded with my friends on the weekends.
• Her emotions were crossfaded, torn between happiness and sadness.