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A functioning addict or alcoholic is someone who manages to keep their life together -- on a superficial level, at least -- despite their addiction.
A functioning addict holds down a job, pays their rent, etc., but spends every free minute they have drinking or doing drugs. On the surface, their life appears to be in order, but in reality, they are just scraping by. They might show up for work every day, but they still spend every night drinking until they pass out. Or, they snort small amounts of cocaine all day long, so, even though they appear to be sober, they are actually on drugs 24/7.
The memoir Drinking: A Love Story, by Caroline Knapp, is an excellent account of a functioning alcoholic's life.
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How do you spell 'drug addict'?
Drug addict is the correct spelling. A drug addict suffers from drug addiction.
Is Ashley cole a drug addict?
that is my question is Ashly Cole a drug addict
Can you be a drug addict at the age of 13?
Depending on what drug you take and how often you take it, you can be a drug addict at any age really.
Was molly meldrum a drug addict?
Molly Meldrum is an avid advocate AGAINST drug use and he has NEVER been a drug addict!
Is Adele a drug addict?
no
Is it more common to find an alcoholic or an addict?
I assume you are referring to a drug addict. Alcohol is a drug. Therefore, alcoholism is a type of drug addiction.
Is Pete Wentz a drug addict?
pete has been known to take an excess amount of the prescription drug Ativan, but other wise, no he is not a drug addict
Is Lyle Mays a drug addict?
During a google search no evidence that Lyle Mays is a drug addict came up.
How long does a person have to do drugs so that they can be considered a drug addict?
To be a drug addict means that you have to depend on a abusive drug. It doesn't matter as long as you keep using it.
Was 50 cent a drug addict?
no
Is Orlando Brown a drug addict?
no.
Was Jim Croce a drug addict?
no
