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drug of abuse

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Noun1.drug of abuse - 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
amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed - a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
gateway drug - a habit-forming drug that is not addictive but its use may lead to the use of other addictive drugs; "one college athlete recently called beer a gateway drug for young people"
LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide - a powerful hallucinogenic drug manufactured from lysergic acid
depressant, downer, sedative, sedative drug - a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
soft drug - a drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild and not likely to cause addiction
baccy, tobacco - leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
alcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, inebriant, intoxicant - a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him"

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With some drug of abuse, it can be a little tough to tell what's what.
Galloway, et al, "Gamma-hydroxybutyrate: An Emerging Drug of Abuse That Causes Physical Dependence," Addiction 92, no.
Still, the sudden rush by gay men to try Viagra has many calling it the newest gay drug of abuse.
 
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