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Medical Science - Illegal Drugs

Here you will learn some English words related to illegal drugs, such as "cocaine", "opium", and "ketamine".

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LSD
[noun]

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

Ex: The music sounded amazing to Emily LSD; she could feel the beats in her whole body .
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cannabis
[noun]

a plant that some people use as an illegal drug to experience a sense of relaxation or euphoria

Ex: Mark learned about the legal consequences of driving under the influence cannabis.
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cocaine
[noun]

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

Ex: Mark's family was devastated when they learned about his cocaine addiction.
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a strong and addictive drug that comes in small crystals or rocks and is smoked for a brief and intense feeling of euphoria

Ex: Sarah 's coworker struggled to break free from a crack cocaine addiction .
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a powerful illegal drug that stimulates the brain, causing increased energy, but also severe health risks and addiction

Ex: Sarah regrets the day she methamphetamine, as it led to a rapid downward spiral .
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ganja
[noun]

the dried leaves and flowers of the Cannabis plant, often smoked for its psychoactive effects

Ex: Jenny read about the potential side effects of ganja use .
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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

Ex: Mark regretted the day he tried a gateway drug, leading to subsequent substance use .
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heroin
[noun]

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

Ex: Nelly 's counselor helped him address underlying issues contributing to heroin use .
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hashish
[noun]

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

Ex: Emily supports organizations that provide assistance to those recovering from hashish addiction.
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ketamine
[noun]

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

Ex: Daniel heard ketamine's use in therapy to treat certain mental health conditions .
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mescaline
[noun]

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

Ex: She regrets experimenting mescaline due to its intense hallucinogenic properties .
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narcotic
[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
[noun]

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

Ex: Alex 's sister steroids to manage her autoimmune disorder .
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hard drug
[noun]

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

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opium
[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

Ex: In the 19th centuryopium was commonly used for pain management before its addictive nature was fully understood .
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a strong drug that can make people see things differently and cause hallucinations when misused

Ex: Tom's school organized a workshop to inform students about the dangers of phencyclidine.
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opiate
[noun]

an alkaloid drug related to or derived from opium

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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

Ex: Jack 's cousin believed truth drugs were only used in movies .
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methadone
[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

Ex: Julia 's doctor methadone to help manage her chronic pain .
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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

Ex: Her brother successfully recovered after seeking help MDMA addiction .
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a recreational drug that can cause relaxation and euphoria but has associated risks, including its use in cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault

Ex: Mark's friend warned him about the dangers of using GHB at parties.
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