Lingo

Illegal Drugs

22 Words

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LSD
1.
LSD
Noun

a drug that causes strong changes in how people see and feel things, often leading to hallucinations

Tom took LSD at the party and started seeing colorful patterns on the walls.

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cannabis
2.
ca
nna
bis
Noun

any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs

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cocaine
3.
co
caine
Noun

a strong drug that makes people feel really energetic, but it can be harmful and addictive

Jake's decision to quit cocaine improved his overall well-being.

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crack cocaine
Noun

a strong and addictive drug that comes in small crystals or rocks and is smoked for a brief and intense feeling of euphoria

Tom's cousin got in trouble for possessing crack cocaine.

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me
tham
phe
ta
mine
Noun

a powerful illegal drug that stimulates the brain, causing increased energy, but also severe health risks and addiction

Tom avoids places where he knows methamphetamine is prevalent.

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gan
ja
Noun

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

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gateway drug
Noun

a substance, often referring to marijuana or alcohol, that is believed to potentially lead individuals to experiment with or use more dangerous and addictive substances

Some people believe that marijuana is a gateway drug, leading to the use of stronger substances.

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heroin
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he
roin
Noun

a strong, addictive drug made from morphine, usually used by injecting or snorting for its powerful euphoric effects

After trying heroin, Lia experienced a dangerous and intense high.

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hashish
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ha
shish
Noun

a concentrated cannabis product, known for its psychoactive effects when smoked or consumed

Jake's friend offered him a small piece of hashish to try.

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ketamine
10.
ke
ta
mine
Noun

a drug that can make people feel disconnected from their surroundings and has both medical and recreational uses

Nesta's school organized a workshop to inform students about the dangers of ketamine.

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mescaline
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mes
ca
line
Noun

a drug found in some cacti that can make people see and feel things that are not real

Sam's tried mescaline for the first time and saw vivid colors and patterns.

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narcotic
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nar
co
tic
Noun

a drug that reduces pain and causes sleepiness, confusion, or dullness

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soft drug
Noun

a recreational drug that is not considered very harmful and gives some people a sense of pleasure

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steroid
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ste
roid
Noun

drugs that can be natural or made in a lab, used for medical purposes or sometimes misused to build muscles

Her coach warned the team about the dangers of using steroids in sports.

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hard drug
Noun

a powerful, addictive, and illegal drug that some people take for pleasure

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opium
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o
pium
Noun

a strong and addictive drug made from the juice of a poppy plant, causing pain relief but also leading to dependence and potential health risks

Some people abuse opium for its euphoric effects, which is dangerous.

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angel dust
Noun

a strong drug that can make people see things differently and cause hallucinations when misused

Lala's cousin entered rehab to overcome addiction to phencyclidine.

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opiate
18.
o
piate
Noun

an alkaloid drug related to or derived from opium

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truth drug
Noun

a substance that makes people more likely to tell the truth with inducing relaxation and altering consciousness, but their reliability and ethical use are uncertain

Lisa's friend mentioned the concept of truth drugs during a crime show.

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methadone
20.
me
tha
done
Noun

a medicine that helps manage pain and treats addiction to heroine, when used without a prescription, is considered an illegal drug, carrying health risks and potential legal consequences

Sam faced legal consequences for possessing methadone without a prescription.

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MDMA
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MDMA
Noun

a drug that can make people feel happy and more connected to others, often used recreationally for its mood-altering effects

Shannon's friends invited her to a party where some people were planning to use MDMA.

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gamma hydroxybutyrate
Noun

a recreational drug that can cause relaxation and euphoria but has associated risks, including its use in cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault

Lisa learned in health class about the risks of recreational GHB use.

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