drug of abuse

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

lysergic acid diethylamide street drug

Hypernyms

drug

Hyponyms

LSD downer speed upper alcohol sedative

Close letter words and terms

drug money drug mule drug naive drug of choice drug of choice for abuse drug of last resort