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drugs

[drʌɡz]

drugs Definition

  • 1substances that have physiological effects when ingested or otherwise introduced to the body, especially those which are illegal or abused
  • 2medications or other substances used to treat or prevent diseases and medical conditions

Using drugs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drugs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was arrested for possession of drugs.

  • Example

    She is addicted to drugs.

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed some drugs to help with the pain.

  • Example

    The athlete was disqualified for using performance-enhancing drugs.

drugs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drugs

  • narcotics
  • substances
  • medications

Phrases with drugs

  • illegal drugs that are addictive and dangerous, such as heroin or cocaine

    Example

    He got hooked on hard drugs in college and has been struggling with addiction ever since.

  • drugs that are used for non-medical purposes, often for their psychoactive effects

    Example

    She experimented with recreational drugs in her youth but eventually stopped.

  • over-the-counter drugs

    medications that can be purchased without a prescription

    Example

    I need to pick up some over-the-counter drugs for my cold.

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Summary: drugs in Brief

The term 'drugs' [drʌɡz] refers to substances that have physiological effects when ingested, including illegal or abused substances and medications. Examples include 'He was arrested for possession of drugs.' and 'The doctor prescribed some drugs to help with the pain.' The term extends into phrases like 'hard drugs,' referring to addictive and dangerous illegal drugs, and 'over-the-counter drugs,' referring to medications that can be purchased without a prescription.