dope fiend
Hooked substance abuser
A dope fiend is someone addicted to drugs, especially hard drugs like heroin or cocaine.
The term is old-fashioned and often used dramatically or for effect: He looked like a dope fiend.
It can be self-deprecating or humorous when applied to lesser habits: I'm a dope fiend for caffeine.
Person with compulsive dependency
- addictCompulsive dependent
- hookedDeeply dependent or bent
- habitSettled regular tendency
- cravingPowerful urge to have
compulsion · obsession · dependence · fixation · jonesing · fiending · strung out · enslaved
Illegal addictive opiate
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- methIllegal amphetamine variant
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
fentanyl · narcotics · amphetamines · opiates · barbiturates · benzodiazepines · speedball · morphine
Utter loss of hope
- povertySevere lack of resources
- squalorDirty, degraded living conditions
- degradationDecline in condition
- isolationComplete separation from others
neglect · hustle · stealing · pawning · prostitution · homelessness · streets · shelter
Substance removal process
- cold turkeyImmediate complete cessation
- tremorsSlight shaking movements
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
insomnia · restlessness · agitation · cravings · sick · kicking · shakes · chills
Recovery from injury/addiction
- rehabAddiction treatment program
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- relapseReturn to former illness
clean · recovery · therapy · support groups · twelve steps · sponsor · methadone · suboxone
junkie
Person with compulsive dependency
craving · compulsion · obsession · dependence · fixation · jonesing · fiending · strung out · enslaved · captive
heroin
Illegal addictive opiate
opioids · fentanyl · narcotics · amphetamines · opiates · barbiturates · benzodiazepines · speedball · morphine · needle
desperation
Utter loss of hope
- povertySevere lack of resources
- squalorDirty, degraded living conditions
- degradationDecline in condition
isolation · neglect · hustle · stealing · pawning · prostitution · homelessness · streets · shelter · dealer
detox
Substance removal process
- cold turkeyImmediate complete cessation
- tremorsSlight shaking movements
- sweatingMoisture through pores
nausea · insomnia · restlessness · agitation · cravings · sick · kicking · shakes · chills · vomiting
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- rehabAddiction treatment program
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
relapse · clean · recovery · therapy · support groups · twelve steps · sponsor · methadone · suboxone · maintenance
- addictsaddicts, addict, junkies, drug addict, drug addicts
- drug slangweed, pot, grass, marijuana, cannabis
dope fiendteetotaler
Complete abstainer from liquor
abstainer · straight edge · non-user · prohibitionist · clean
dope fiendhealth nut
Wellness-obsessed person
ascetic · straight arrow · pillar of the community · fitness fanatic · square
dope fiendcasual user
Infrequent, non-expert participant
recreational user · dabbler · chipper · experimenter · weekend warrior
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