addict

US /ˈæd.ɪkt/
UK /ˈæd.ɪkt/
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1.

a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug

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He was a heroin addict for many years.
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The program helps drug addicts recover.
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junkieuserabuserfienddependent
2.

a person who is enthusiastically devoted to a particular thing or activity

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He's a coffee addict, he can't start his day without it.
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My brother is a gaming addict.
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fanenthusiastdevoteebuffnut
1.

to cause (someone) to become addicted to something

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Some argue that social media platforms are designed to addict users.
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The drug can quickly addict a person if not used carefully.
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hookenslavehabituatecondition
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addictionaddicted