addict

Definition

  • noun: a person who is not able to stop taking drugs
  • verb: to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively
  • synonyms: lsd user

Examples

  • The clinic provides counseling for (drug) 'addicts'.

  • a television 'addict' [='junkie']

  • a heroin/cocaine/crack 'addict'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I bet you get bored, don't you? I know you do. A man like you. So clever. But what's the point of being clever if you can't prove it? Still the addict. But this...this is what you're really addicted to. You'll do anything... ...anything at all, to stop being bored. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1