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Drug of abuse   /drəg əv əbjˈus/   Listen
Drug of abuse

noun
1.
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.  Synonym: street drug.





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... carries severe penalties; heroin still primary drug of abuse, but synthetic drug demand remains strong; continued ecstasy and methamphetamine producer for domestic users and, to a lesser extent, the regional ...
— The 2008 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.


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