### Question
Can you define what addict means?


### Answer
**Addict** is defined as the following in *21 U.S.C. § 802*:

> any individual who habitually uses any narcotic drug so as to endanger the public morals, health, safety, or welfare, or who is so far addicted to the use of narcotic drugs as to have lost the power of self-control with reference to his addiction

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part A-Introductory Provisions**

