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drug addict

nounmasculine/feminine/ˌtɔ.ksi.ku.dɨ.pẽˈdẽ.tɨ/medium

to·xi·co·de·pen·den·te

Definition

A person who is addicted to toxic substances, especially illicit drugs.
The clinic provides treatment for drug addicts.
Support groups can be crucial for recovering drug addicts.
Common collocations
drug addict support centerrehabilitation of drug addicts

Etymology

Composto de 'tóxico' + 'dependente'.

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