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Drug abuse A person, usually an IV narcotic abusing addict, whose existence revolves around obtaining—often through theft, prostitution or other illicit means—the next ‘fix’ of narcotics, known in some circles as ‘junk’
Vox populi The term junkie has been commandeered in the popular culture, and applied to anyone with an ‘addiction’ for a particular food or habit—e.g., fashion junkie

junkie

Popular health A popular term for a person, usually an IV narcotic abusing addict, whose life is disorganized vis-á-vis family and societal structure, whose existence revolves around obtaining–often through theft, prostitution or other illicit means of another 'fix' of narcotic. See Cold turkey, Shooting galleries.
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Many folks brook no sympathy for heroin addicts and are likely at this very moment screaming at their newspaper or computer screen that the world has gone mad if we can't call an addict a junkie.
Words, like addiction, hurtful too by Williamson, Dianne / Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
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Boasting an online, in-stock inventory of over 4,500 authentic trademark name perfumes and colognes, Perfume Junkie credits low overhead combined with bulk pricing towards their deep discounts.
Online Fragrance and Beauty Company Partners with Affiliate Manager by PR.com (Press Releases)

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