drug abusers
People misusing substances
Drug abusers are people who use drugs in harmful or excessive ways—typically illegal substances or prescription medications taken beyond their intended purpose.
The term carries judgment, implying moral failure rather than medical condition: The policy treats drug abusers as criminals rather than patients.
Many now prefer "people with substance use disorders" to emphasize the person over the behavior.
- narcoticsDrugs inducing sleep, numbness
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- substancePhysical material with mass
- stimulantsAgents that heighten arousal
- relapseReturn to former illness
overdose · rock bottom · chemical dependency · sedatives · cravings · organ damage · users · withdrawal symptoms · intoxication · hallucinogens · self-medication · social isolation · NA meetings · impaired judgment · rehabilitation centers · detoxification programs · support groups · fentanyl
drug abusersteetotalers
Those avoiding all alcohol
abstainers · non-users · casual users · social drinkers · recovering addicts
drug abusershealth nuts
People obsessed with wellness
gym rats · athletes · yogis · vegetarians · biohackers
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