drug of abuse
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(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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Related Words: LSD, acid, alcohol, alcoholic beverage, amphetamine, baccy, barbiturate, depressant, downer, drink, drug, inebriant, intoxicant, lysergic acid diethylamide, pep pill, sedative, sedative drug, soft drug, speed, tobacco, upper |
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