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English noun: drug of abuse

1. drug of abuse (artifact) 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


Synonymsstreet drug


Broader (hypernym)drug


Narrower (hyponym)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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