An addict is someone who has a serious problem with drugs. He/she may be using drugs to get high, but he/she needs to quit. A drug user is someone who uses drugs recreationally. He/she may use drugs occasionally, but he/she does not have a problem with drugs. The first thing we should do when we are faced with drug addiction is to admit that we have a problem. Most of the time, the person is trying to hide the fact that he/she has a problem with drugs. Drug addicts and drug users usually have lots of problems in their lives. Drug addicts have bad temper. They have low self-esteem. Drug addicts are depressed.