Definition of drug of abuse

Definitions

Noun

a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction

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Synonyms

street drug

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More General Terms

drug

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More Specific Terms

alcohol alcoholic beverage alcoholic drink amphetamine baccy depressant downer gateway drug inebriant intoxicant LSD lysergic acid diethylamide pep pill sedative sedative drug soft drug speed tobacco upper

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