drug_of_abuse | ||
1. | [ noun ] (pharmacology) 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 | |
Synonyms: | street_drug | |
Related terms: | drug tobacco alcohol barbiturate sedative lysergic_acid_diethylamide soft_drug gateway_drug amphetamine | |
Similar spelling: |
drug_abuse drug_baron |