substance abuser
Chemically dependent person
A substance abuser is someone who habitually uses drugs or alcohol in ways that cause harm to themselves or others.
The term is clinical and somewhat dated, now often replaced by "person with substance use disorder" in medical contexts.
The program provides housing for recovering substance abusers.
- liver damageHarm to detoxifying organ
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- rehabilitation centersInstitutions for recovery programs
halfway house · self-medication · dependency · respiratory issues · denial · mental illness · relapse · stimulants · cravings · criminal charges · stigma · hallucinogens · cannabis · enabler · nicotine · inhalants · withdrawal · overdose
- addictsaddicts, addict, junkies, drug addict, drug addicts
substance abuserteetotaler
Complete abstainer from liquor
abstainer · non-user · casual user · social drinker · moderate drinker
substance, substances, substantial, substantially, substantive, substantiate, substantiated, substantiation, insubstantial