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Vocabulary Exercises: Addiction-Related Terms
Please, do the following exercises about addiction vocabulary and click the button to check your answers.
Before doing the exercises, you may want to read the addiction-related vocabulary lesson.
Introduction
Expand your understanding of drug addiction vocabulary with these interactive exercises. Practice key terms and reinforce your learning in a fun, engaging way.
If you’d like a quick recap of the lesson on drug addiction vocabulary, feel free to jump to the Review Section at the end of this blog post.
Addiction Vocabulary Exercises with Answers

Instructions
In the following exercises, you are required to:
- Exercise 1: Select the correct word from a list.
- Exercise 2: Drag the correct addiction-related word from the list and drop it into the blank space to complete each sentence.
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions Practice
Exercise 2: Drag and Drop words or Phrases to complete Sentences
Review Section: Key Terms in Addiction Vocabulary

Key Terms and Definitions
- Addiction – A chronic condition where a person cannot stop using a substance despite its harmful effects.
- Addict – A person who is dependent on a substance such as drugs or alcohol.
- Withdrawal Symptoms – Physical or emotional effects experienced when a person stops using a substance.
- Rehabilitation – A structured program to help individuals recover from addiction.
- Go Cold Turkey – To quit a substance abruptly and completely without gradually reducing its use.
- Overdose – Consuming a dangerous or excessive amount of a drug, potentially leading to fatal consequences.
- Paraphernalia – Tools or equipment used to prepare, consume, or store drugs.
- Dealer – A person who sells illegal drugs.
- Trap House – A place where drugs are sold or stored illegally.
This concise review provides a handy reference for all the terms you’ve encountered in the exercises.
More about addiction on Wikipedia.