Addict and Substance abuser

Addict

Addict noun - Someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance; abrupt deprivation of the substance produces withdrawal symptoms.
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Substance abuser and addict are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Substance abuser" instead a noun "Addict".

Substance abuser

Substance abuser noun - A person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally.
Usage example: arranges for former substance abusers to give talks to school groups
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Addict and substance abuser are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Addict" instead a noun phrase "Substance abuser".
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