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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
LSD
[noun]

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

Ex: Tom took LSD at the party and started seeing colorful patterns on the walls. 
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cannabis
cannabis
[noun]

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

Ex: After smoking cannabis, Tom felt more relaxed and less stressed. 
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cocaine
cocaine
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: Tom avoids places where he knows methamphetamine is prevalent. 
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ganja
ganja
[noun]

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

Ex: Sarah's brother faces legal consequences for selling ganja. 
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gateway drug

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: Some people believe that marijuana is a gateway drug, leading to the use of stronger substances. 
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heroin
heroin
[noun]

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

Ex: After trying heroin, Lia experienced a dangerous and intense high. 
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hashish
hashish
[noun]

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

Ex: Jake's friend offered him a small piece of hashish to try. 
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ketamine
ketamine
[noun]

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

Ex: Nesta's school organized a workshop to inform students about the dangers of ketamine. 
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mescaline
mescaline
[noun]

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

Ex: Sam's tried mescaline for the first time and saw vivid colors and patterns. 
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narcotic
narcotic
[noun]

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

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soft drug
soft drug
[noun]

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

Ex: Cannabis is often classified as a soft drug. 
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steroid
steroid
[noun]

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

Ex: Her coach warned the team about the dangers of using steroids in sports. 
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hard drug
hard drug
[noun]

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

Ex: The police arrested him for using a hard drug. 
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opium
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: Some people abuse opium for its euphoric effects, which is dangerous. 
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angel dust

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

Ex: Lala's cousin entered rehab to overcome addiction to phencyclidine. 
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opiate
opiate
[noun]

an alkaloid drug related to or derived from opium

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truth drug

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: Lisa's friend mentioned the concept of truth drugs during a crime show. 
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methadone
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: Sam faced legal consequences for possessing methadone without a prescription. 
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MDMA
MDMA
[noun]

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

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

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

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