noun
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
• Syn: ↑street drug
• Hypernyms: ↑drug
• Hyponyms:
↑amphetamine, ↑pep pill, ↑upper, ↑speed, ↑gateway drug, ↑lysergic acid diethylamide, ↑LSD, ↑sedative, ↑sedative drug, ↑depressant, ↑downer, ↑soft drug, ↑tobacco, ↑baccy, ↑alcohol, ↑alcoholic drink, ↑alcoholic beverage, ↑intoxicant, ↑inebriant
Useful english dictionary. 2012.