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
• Syn:
street drug
• Hypernyms:
drug
• Hyponyms:
amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed, gateway drug,
lysergic acid diethylamide, LSD, sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer,
soft drug, tobacco, baccy, alcohol, alcoholic drink, alcoholic beverage,
intoxicant, inebriant