addicts
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈæˌdɪkts// ad·dicts
n. people who are unable to stop using a particular substance or doing a particular activity, even when it causes them harm.
n. a person who is physically or psychologically dependent on a substance or activity. Typically used in the plural form to describe the condition broadly.
Many addicts struggle to quit without help.
Support groups provide a safe space for addicts to share their experiences and recovery strategies.
The documentary explores how societal stigma often prevents addicts from seeking the professional treatment they desperately need.