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The word junkie (or junky) was initially used to describe a heroin addict, "junk" being a slang term for heroin. However, as the term gained currency, enthusiasts in any specific area began to call themselves "junkies", as in the phrases "Science Fiction junkie" or "political junkie".
I've heard another explanation for the etymology. Opiate users tend to have an insatiable sweet tooth. I've heard that shopkeepers termed the users junkies for their insatiable lust of sugar.
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