Addict vs. Addicted? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

firedancer · 07-21-2011, 11:49 AM

Is there a difference between being an addict and being addicted? I like to believe so but denial is one of the challenges we all face.

MycoolFitz · 07-21-2011, 11:53 AM

I wouldn't think so beyond different parts of speech. All I know is I have a life destroying dis-ease and I'm dealing with it day by day. Makes me a happy camper.

firedancer · 07-21-2011, 12:11 PM

I as well. One I am presently taking on head first. Day Five is going well though. I am feeling positive and actually not too bad both physically and mentally. I meant no disrespect with my question. I've been reading and watching a lot lately and some people use the different terms so I was just wondering others opinions.

MycoolFitz · 07-21-2011, 12:18 PM

Didn'take it as disrespect and glad you're doing well.

firedancer · 07-21-2011, 12:22 PM

Good and thank you

gforecoveringca · 07-21-2011, 01:36 PM

I believe that thereis a difference but I can't say for sure I think that if an addiction is not taken care of it will eventuality lead. To being an addict. But

NoelleR · 07-22-2011, 03:03 AM

I'm with MycoolFitz; they're just different parts of speech.....if a person is 'addicted' to something (alcohol or drugs), then that person is an 'addict.' See...........? Simple..................

(o:
NoelleR

Gmoney · 07-22-2011, 10:23 AM

ad·dict /n. ˈædɪkt; v. əˈdɪkt/
[n. ad-ikt; v. uh-dikt]

–noun
1. a person who is addicted to an activity, habit, or substance: a drug addict.

–verb (used with object)
2. to cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on an addictive substance, as alcohol or a narcotic.

3. to habituate or abandon (oneself) to something compulsively or obsessively: a writer addicted to the use of high-flown language; children addicted to video games.

It's pretty simple - an addict is someone who is addicted to something and someone who is addicted to something is an addict. Can't separate the two.

Missybuns · 07-28-2011, 06:37 PM

I am an addict in recovery. I am no longer using mind or mood altering substances and as far as I'm concerned have no active addictions currently.

Am I an addict? Yes, Im a recovering addict. Am I addicted? Currently, No.

Gmoney · 07-28-2011, 10:20 PM

Although I haven't used drugs in many years and consider myself a recovering addict, I'm still addicted to numerous things...some I picked up after putting down the dope.

In the NA SWG, the second question under "Disease of Addiction" asks:

"Has my disease been active recently? In what way?"

Because I'm an addict who has the disease of addiction, I understand that my disease can manifest itself in a number of ways that have nothing at all to do with drugs. It can be mental, physical or spiritual...but my disease is almost always active. Here's a few examples:

[1] I'm addicted to the web - member of at least 7 different sites; post & read daily.
[2] I'm addicted to shopping - this one creeped up on me. I thought I had it arrested but I spent a few thousand this Summer and got stuff with tags still on it yet bought more! Yikes!! 40 pairs of sneakers...(okay, let me shut up...I'm sick. LOL)
[3] I'm addicted to collecting music & movies - an old addiction: 4 -5 thousand CD's, countless DVD's...running out of storage space

I'm a recovering (not cured) addict....still addicted...just not to drugs.

G

Threshold · 07-29-2011, 07:15 AM

I am an addict. The same underlying issues that caused me to over eat, drug, drink, and chase men are the ones that lead to my tendency to "hoard". I had several collections, hoarded pets too. Some how, one was never enough. I felt like I had to build a fortress of stuff between me and my internal hollowness.

I've not ever been addicted to one particular thing, I would use anything that I could as a shield between myself and the big bad world. I still use things, but being more aware of it, I am able to address it more honestly.

One of the things I loved about NA right off the bat is that it deals with the disease of addiction, we dont care what you used or how much,but only about your problem and what you want to do about it, and how we can help. That was music to my ears!

stugotz · 07-29-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firedancer

Is there a difference between being an addict and being addicted?

About as much difference as between "dead" or "deceased" Just sayin...

TiffanyWesley · 08-14-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stugotz

About as much difference as between "dead" or "deceased" Just sayin...

Isolation is a symptom of our disease

Taking5 · 08-14-2011, 10:15 PM

An addict is a noun meaning someone who is addicted.

Addicted is an adjective describing the same person.

It would be like saying "I'm a redhead" versus "I have red hair".

07-21-2011, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
firedancer Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	Addict vs. Addicted? Is there a difference between being an addict and being addicted? I like to believe so but denial is one of the challenges we all face.

07-22-2011, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gmoney Evolving Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York State Posts: 2,927	ad·dict /n. ˈædɪkt; v. əˈdɪkt/ [n. ad-ikt; v. uh-dikt] –noun 1. a person who is *addicted* to an activity, habit, or substance: a drug addict. –verb (used with object) 2. to cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on an addictive substance, as alcohol or a narcotic. 3. to habituate or abandon (oneself) to something compulsively or obsessively: a writer *addicted* to the use of high-flown language; children addicted to video games. It's pretty simple - an addict is someone who is addicted to something and someone who is addicted to something is an addict. Can't separate the two. __________________ "We are never forced into relapse. We are given a choice. Relapse is never an accident." - Basic Text, 5th Ed.

07-28-2011, 10:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gmoney Evolving Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York State Posts: 2,927	Although I haven't used drugs in many years and consider myself a recovering addict, I'm still addicted to numerous things...some I picked up after putting down the dope. In the NA SWG, the second question under "Disease of Addiction" asks: *"Has my disease been active recently? In what way?"* Because I'm an addict who has the disease of addiction, I understand that my disease can manifest itself in a number of ways that have nothing at all to do with drugs. It can be mental, physical or spiritual...but my disease is almost always active. Here's a few examples: [1] I'm addicted to the web - member of at least 7 different sites; post & read daily. [2] I'm addicted to shopping - this one creeped up on me. I thought I had it arrested but I spent a few thousand this Summer and got stuff with tags still on it yet bought more! Yikes!! 40 pairs of sneakers...(okay, let me shut up...I'm sick. LOL) [3] I'm addicted to collecting music & movies - an old addiction: 4 -5 thousand CD's, countless DVD's...running out of storage space I'm a recovering (not cured) addict....still addicted...just not to drugs. G __________________ "We are never forced into relapse. We are given a choice. Relapse is never an accident." - Basic Text, 5th Ed.

08-14-2011, 10:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Taking5 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA - Lower Alabama Posts: 4,264	An addict is a noun meaning someone who is addicted. Addicted is an adjective describing the same person. It would be like saying "I'm a redhead" versus "I have red hair". __________________ It is easier to practice total abstinence than perfect moderation _______________________________________ Any quotes from the big book of AA are from the first edition, or are otherwise exempt from copyright infringement under the "fair use doctrine".

07-21-2011, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
MycoolFitz Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here, Now Posts: 4,271	I wouldn't think so beyond different parts of speech. All I know is I have a life destroying dis-ease and I'm dealing with it day by day. Makes me a happy camper.

07-21-2011, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
firedancer Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	I as well. One I am presently taking on head first. Day Five is going well though. I am feeling positive and actually not too bad both physically and mentally. I meant no disrespect with my question. I've been reading and watching a lot lately and some people use the different terms so I was just wondering others opinions.

07-21-2011, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
MycoolFitz Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here, Now Posts: 4,271	Didn'take it as disrespect and glad you're doing well.

07-21-2011, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
firedancer Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	Good and thank you

07-21-2011, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
gforecoveringca Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: sc Posts: 58 Blog Entries: 3	I believe that thereis a difference but I can't say for sure I think that if an addiction is not taken care of it will eventuality lead. To being an addict. But

07-22-2011, 03:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
NoelleR Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,334	I'm with MycoolFitz; they're just different parts of speech.....if a person is 'addicted' to something (alcohol or drugs), then that person is an 'addict.' See...........? Simple.................. (o: NoelleR

07-28-2011, 06:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Missybuns Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,485	I am an addict in recovery. I am no longer using mind or mood altering substances and as far as I'm concerned have no active addictions currently. Am I an addict? Yes, Im a recovering addict. Am I addicted? Currently, No.

07-29-2011, 07:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
Threshold Grateful but still smarting Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,367 Blog Entries: 24	I am an addict. The same underlying issues that caused me to over eat, drug, drink, and chase men are the ones that lead to my tendency to "hoard". I had several collections, hoarded pets too. Some how, one was never enough. I felt like I had to build a fortress of stuff between me and my internal hollowness. I've not ever been addicted to one particular thing, I would use anything that I could as a shield between myself and the big bad world. I still use things, but being more aware of it, I am able to address it more honestly. One of the things I loved about NA right off the bat is that it deals with the disease of addiction, we dont care what you used or how much,but only about your problem and what you want to do about it, and how we can help. That was music to my ears!

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