dope fiend

Examples (20)

• The old detective stories often featured a shady character described as a dope fiend.
• The police arrested a dope fiend trying to steal from the pharmacy.
• With his sunken eyes and trembling hands, he had the gaunt appearance of a classic dope fiend.
• He was once a dope fiend but has been clean for three years now.
• "Stay away from him," she warned her son, "he's a dope fiend who will only cause trouble."
• The rehabilitation center helps former dope fiends get back on their feet.
• In the early 20th century, sensationalist headlines portrayed any drug user as a dangerous dope fiend.
• She couldn't believe her brother had become a dope fiend.
• It was tragic to see how he had devolved from a bright artist into a desperate dope fiend.
• The documentary followed the life of a recovering dope fiend.
• The landlord refused to rent to him, unfairly labeling him a dope fiend based on his appearance.
• Many dope fiends end up homeless without proper support.
• In his recovery meetings, he openly talked about his past as a dope fiend to help others.
• The neighborhood was plagued by dope fiends looking for their next fix.
• The police raid on the abandoned warehouse uncovered a small group of dope fiends.
• Treatment programs aim to help dope fiends overcome their addiction.
• The film noir's main character was a cynical private eye battling the city's worst dope fiends.
• His family staged an intervention when they realized he'd become a dope fiend.
• The doctor's 1930s journal described the patient's addiction, using the now-outdated term 'dope fiend'.
• The social worker specialized in counseling dope fiends and their families.