drug abuser
NOUN
drug addict
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
Example Sentences
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Similarly, one literature review determined that stigmatizing language around substance use — using terms like "drug abuser," "clean," or "dirty" — contributed to negative perceptions by physicians.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2021
