drug of abuse 1

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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

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 1
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

Hyponym

amphetamine 1

noun

a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

gateway drug 1

noun

a habit-forming drug that is not addictive but its use may lead to the use of other addictive drugs

lysergic acid diethylamide 1

noun

a powerful hallucinogenic drug manufactured from lysergic acid

sedative 1

noun

a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

soft drug 1

noun

a drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild and not likely to cause addiction