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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.


SIMPLE

Many addicts struggle to quit without help.

CONTEXTUAL

Support groups provide a safe space for addicts to share their experiences and recovery strategies.

COMPLEX

The documentary explores how societal stigma often prevents addicts from seeking the professional treatment they desperately need.

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